Omega Owners Forum

Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Craig_R on 24 June 2007, 11:43:01

Title: Steering Box Question
Post by: Craig_R on 24 June 2007, 11:43:01

Hiya Chaps

After Speaking To James last weekend he said that the knock in my Steering Is likely to be my Steering Box

Has Anyone changed One ? if so how hard is it ?

Can anyone with a Haynes manual scan in the section on removing a steering box just so i can see how much of a pig of a job it might be if i decided to go that route. I dont want to buy a Haynes manual as everyone says the book is rubbish

Craig

Title: Re: Steering Box Question
Post by: TheBoy on 24 June 2007, 12:03:35

Quote

Hiya Chaps

After Speaking To James last weekend he said that the knock in my Steering Is likely to be my Steering Box

Has Anyone changed One ? if so how hard is it ?

Can anyone with a Haynes manual scan in the section on removing a steering box just so i can see how much of a pig of a job it might be if i decided to go that route. I dont want to buy a Haynes manual as everyone says the book is rubbish

Craig

The book is worth having, as it is a useful guide still, even if a bit naff in places.  Pick up a cheapy of ebay for around a fiver, as £20 from Halfords is a tad dear...

No idea if it covers steering box though...

Title: Re: Steering Box Question
Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 June 2007, 12:39:16

There is also an adjustment on the steering box. If you haven't already tried it it might be worth a go before you change it.

Kevin

Title: Re: Steering Box Question
Post by: The Barge Captain on 24 June 2007, 13:22:57

Fairly sure Haynes doesn't cover the steering box, but don't quote me on that.

Title: Re: Steering Box Question
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 24 June 2007, 19:08:03

Quote

The book is worth having, as it is a useful guide still, even if a bit naff in places.  Pick up a cheapy of ebay for around a fiver, as £20 from Halfords is a tad dear...

No idea if it covers steering box though...

If youve got a Halfords Trade card it comes down to £12 or £14 (carnt remember  :-[ )

Where you going to the Tidworth meet Craig? If so I could get you one and bring it with me  :y

Title: Re: Steering Box Question
Post by: Craig_R on 24 June 2007, 19:36:24

Thnaks TD But its OK if the Steering Box is not in it ill not bother

Yeah I think ill be there next weekend I have just PM Gaffey to ask for the address and give him my Info

I am in two minds if it is the Steering Box Or Not Guess with a bit of investigation next weekend and the use of a pit ill find out

Craig

Title: Re: Steering Box Question
Post by: mv6copcar on 24 June 2007, 20:10:13

Quote

There is also an adjustment on the steering box. If you haven't already tried it it might be worth a go before you change it.

Kevin

Yes try the above first. i had knocking and a lot of play in my rack - adjusted the nut on the box and it sorted me right out.
someone else will tell you i'm sure-but IIRC its a 18mm nut with a torx bolt in the middle. but only adjust 1/16th of a turn at a time.

HTH

Title: Re: Steering Box Question
Post by: Craig_R on 24 June 2007, 20:53:02

Done The tighten by 1/16th 1/8th last weekend did not help TB said i might of tightened it when not needed I put it back to what it was but no difference it may need more tightening but i dont want to over do it and knack it to the pont of not working safely

Craig

Title: Re: Steering Box Question
Post by: Timbuk on 24 June 2007, 21:06:13

' Steering Gear ' is covered in Haynes but is not brilliant :-/