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Track Rod Ends - Copper Slip?
« on: 11 September 2013, 18:56:01 »
Can't remember where but seen a photo on here, which had in the background track rod end with copper slip in thread.

I've got a pair of complete new ones arriving, is it worth taking each side apart, coat thread in copper slip and re-assemble?

I'm then heading to WIM to have them fitted, along with a geo session. Thinking copper slip will aid future adjustments?

Thoughts?
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Re: Track Rod Ends - Copper Slip?
« Reply #1 on: 11 September 2013, 18:57:16 »
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Re: Track Rod Ends - Copper Slip?
« Reply #2 on: 11 September 2013, 19:02:35 »
Quote from: tunnie on 11 September 2013, 18:56:01
Can't remember where but seen a photo on here, which had in the background track rod end with copper slip in thread.

I've got a pair of complete new ones arriving, is it worth taking each side apart, coat thread in copper slip and re-assemble?

I'm then heading to WIM to have them fitted, along with a geo session. Thinking copper slip will aid future adjustments?

Thoughts?

Absolutely, though I used engine oil when I changed ours, tunnie ;)

Ain't a fan of copper slip meself, and can still adjust 'em with a mole grips three years later! :y :y :y
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Re: Track Rod Ends - Copper Slip?
« Reply #3 on: 11 September 2013, 19:06:26 »
Cheers Chaps  :y
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Re: Track Rod Ends - Copper Slip?
« Reply #4 on: 11 September 2013, 19:10:00 »
Quote from: Seth on 11 September 2013, 19:02:35
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 I used engine oil when  .....

semi or fully synthetic?  ::) ::) ::)
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Re: Track Rod Ends - Copper Slip?
« Reply #5 on: 11 September 2013, 19:11:22 »
Quote from: tunnie on 11 September 2013, 18:56:01
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 is it worth taking each side apart, coat thread in copper slip and re-assemble?
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Yes!  :y :y

I'm sure Gixer would let you have a dip in his tin if you were closer  ;)  ;)  ;)
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Re: Track Rod Ends - Copper Slip?
« Reply #6 on: 11 September 2013, 19:12:53 »
Quote from: Andy B on 11 September 2013, 19:11:22
Quote from: tunnie on 11 September 2013, 18:56:01
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 is it worth taking each side apart, coat thread in copper slip and re-assemble?
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Yes!  :y :y

I'm sure Gixer would let you have a dip in his tin if you were closer  ;)  ;)  ;)

 ;D ;D ;D ;D

Fully Equipped here these days  ::)

Soon as they arrive tomorrow will do this :)
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Re: Track Rod Ends - Copper Slip?
« Reply #7 on: 11 September 2013, 19:21:25 »
Copper slip back of brake pads  ::) ;D
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Re: Track Rod Ends - Copper Slip?
« Reply #8 on: 11 September 2013, 19:23:38 »
Quote from: Andy B on 11 September 2013, 19:10:00
Quote from: Seth on 11 September 2013, 19:02:35
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 I used engine oil when  .....

semi or fully synthetic?  ::) ::) ::)
Vx or pattern oil  :D ;D
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Re: Track Rod Ends - Copper Slip?
« Reply #9 on: 11 September 2013, 19:37:22 »
Quote from: tunnie on 11 September 2013, 18:56:01
Can't remember where but seen a photo on here, which had in the background track rod end with copper slip in thread.

I've got a pair of complete new ones arriving, is it worth taking each side apart, coat thread in copper slip and re-assemble?

I'm then heading to WIM to have them fitted, along with a geo session. Thinking copper slip will aid future adjustments?

Thoughts?

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90470.0
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Re: Track Rod Ends - Copper Slip?
« Reply #10 on: 11 September 2013, 19:42:36 »
Quote from: Andy B on 11 September 2013, 19:10:00
semi or fully synthetic?  ::) ::) ::)

Vx 10/40 ;)
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Re: Track Rod Ends - Copper Slip?
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Re: Track Rod Ends - Copper Slip?
« Reply #12 on: 11 September 2013, 20:30:54 »
Quote from: VXL V6 on 11 September 2013, 19:37:22
Quote from: tunnie on 11 September 2013, 18:56:01
Can't remember where but seen a photo on here, which had in the background track rod end with copper slip in thread.

I've got a pair of complete new ones arriving, is it worth taking each side apart, coat thread in copper slip and re-assemble?

I'm then heading to WIM to have them fitted, along with a geo session. Thinking copper slip will aid future adjustments?

Thoughts?

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=90470.0

That's the one  :y  :y  :y
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Re: Track Rod Ends - Copper Slip?
« Reply #13 on: 11 September 2013, 20:32:20 »
I always just use a bit of normal grease (well, LM, as thats all I have had)
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Re: Track Rod Ends - Copper Slip?
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