VIN 16951 from France

[Domi]

I’ve tried to mount the steering rack this afternoon, but after spend more than3 hours; it’s not finished yet…
Replace the little pin anyway; I thought the other one was too short.
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New poly for the steering rack from Ed Uding
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The other side isn’t aligned to the holes
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However the driver’s side looks good, so decided to remove the bolt
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And this is much better
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Unfortunately, now the driver’s side doesn’t want to get beck inside.
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[Lwanmtr]

Always great when you get to put new parts on....and always sucks when they dont line up right. I've learned to think of my car as an oversized model kit..and those always have parts that need tweaking to get to fit right...hehe.

[Domi]

Success, but not so easy with the new poly!
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Double bolt to avoid any trouble in the future :mrgreen:
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Didn't see if there is any value of torque for this?
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[Lwanmtr]

Cool. Those double bolts arent normally there?

Cant wait til I get to where I can get my suspension redone with all new bushings n stuff...the one time I was able to drive her, she squeaked like bedsprings in a porn movie...lol

[Domi]

Cool. Those double bolts arent normally there?

Yep, only one, but for safety two is better

[Domi]

Tonight's work
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Let's hope she will start again after all this time
Next, redone the wheels alignment and cross finger I won't have any more bad surprise on the car...

[Lwanmtr]

Very nice. Looking like a car
Hopefully the rest of it goes smoothly for ya

[Domi]

Many thanks

[Bitsyncmaster]

Photo #6 that upper locking bolt/nut looks to close to the coolant hose. May be just the photo but you may want to clamp that hose back if you can.

[Lwanmtr]

Huh..I hadnt noticed that...I'll have to look at mine to see if its like that..I dont recall my bolt being that long