Steering problem – UNIVERSAL JOINT

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#25
January 9, 2014, 12:43 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Do you have the spare wheel in the front?

I am also looking to replace mine shortly as I have play in the steering wheel. Took a look at it last night and found a black nylon type bag surrounding the joint. Is this a standard toyota fitting?

kopsupporter

#26
January 10, 2014, 11:31 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
TCB Toyota Parts have these brand new for £111.60 delivered.  Think I'm gonna have to do mine for MOT in March but not sure how much garage will charge to change.  Any ideas please on how long this should take to swap? Cheers
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Anonymous

#27
January 10, 2014, 12:13 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "kopsupporter"TCB Toyota Parts have these brand new for £111.60 delivered.  Think I'm gonna have to do mine for MOT in March but not sure how much garage will charge to change.  Any ideas please on how long this should take to swap? Cheers
30 minutes to swap   s:wink: :wink: s:wink:  CLICKY

kopsupporter

#28
January 10, 2014, 12:26 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
cheers Les, did see that but not sure I'm confident enough in my abilities to perform surgery on the steering!
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paulchamberlain

#29
March 2, 2015, 10:09 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
TCB Performance Parts Limited now supply a new pattern lower steering UJ for the MR2 mk 3 1.8 at a cost of £111-60 delivered (part no. T.C.B. MR2 UJ).  See their website or phone 01579 383 879.

Paul Chamberlain

trisckster2445

#30
April 7, 2015, 14:05 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Just ordered will arrive tomorrow. I have been messaging Andy n 20 on ebay (originally for a pump but garage confirmed it is the uj) had taken this afternoon off to nip the 5 miles to Huddersfield but he didn't send me address details  s:( :( s:(

Still for 111 quid I figure it's safer to have brand new anyway seen as it's for steering.

Garage have quoted 45 quid for fitting

dkirkwood89

#31
April 8, 2015, 21:29 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I'm starting to look into this now. WD-40 is making a difference today but obviously not a long term solution. I'd rather go down the new route as well saying it's for the steering and is an exposed part as a few said.

Could send me a link to one of Andy n 20's listings on ebay please? I couldnt find him there.
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trisckster2445

#32
April 10, 2015, 16:07 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Search andys-n20 on ebay mate am on the app so no link but I test searched for you.

trisckster2445

#33
April 10, 2015, 16:08 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest

dkirkwood89

#34
April 10, 2015, 17:24 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
cheers  s:) :) s:)  got him now
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cabbydave

#35
April 10, 2015, 18:40 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I've had them reconned by a propshaft specialist. At the moment ive got 3 spare ones but using one on my new car.

dkirkwood89

#36
April 11, 2015, 22:28 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Had a word with my uncle (mechanic).  He's going to try a ffew local companies he usually deals with and see how much a new one is. I want to get a new one in cs of the age of them now.

If it's too dear I'm going to get it dipped and stripped and sorted for the short term till I get this month or so past me
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trisckster2445

#37
April 18, 2015, 13:08 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I used WD40 on mine for a week or so till the garage could fit the new one yesterday. Be wary though they showed me my old one and it had ripped it's seals to bits.

This part failing completely whilst driving could kill you

Anonymous

#38
April 18, 2015, 16:23 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "trisckster2445"I used WD40 on mine for a week or so till the garage could fit the new one yesterday. Be wary though they showed me my old one and it had ripped it's seals to bits.

This part failing completely whilst driving could kill you
Gave  up trying to  tell people  that  WD40 was only a temporary  fix like  I said in my "How to"   some  seem to think  it's  all ok when  steering  becomes  easier. .... Hey-ho

dkirkwood89

#39
April 20, 2015, 08:06 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Les"
Quote from: "trisckster2445"I used WD40 on mine for a week or so till the garage could fit the new one yesterday. Be wary though they showed me my old one and it had ripped it's seals to bits.

This part failing completely whilst driving could kill you
Gave  up trying to  tell people  that  WD40 was only a temporary  fix like  I said in my "How to"   some  seem to think  it's  all ok when  steering  becomes  easier. .... Hey-ho

You can only say so many times, youve done all you can   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:
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colin123bell

#40
June 8, 2015, 22:56 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Also camskill sell them

cabbydave

#41
June 9, 2015, 18:19 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I spotted a prop shaft place on the way home from work last week when I get my hands on a spare uj I will go and see if they can recon them. If the answer is yes ill get hold of a few secondhand ones and get them recond

blacksheep

#42
June 9, 2015, 21:45 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I recently replaced my steering uj with a pattern part from TCB parts . Upon removing the old one and manipulating in all planes I came to the conclusion that I had been very lucky...... The uj had dissolved into rust to about a third of its original thickness and all the bearings were completely dry and rough. There is also a rubber shock absorber built in to where the shaft from the column end goes in to the uj part , this had also perished to almost nothing allowing play ... The pattern part looks to be made in China and is in my opinion a very good quality part . It does not have the rubber part that the Oem part has , I don't think this is an issue.
The difference in feel is very noticeable much less constant corrections and nervousness from the steering feels planted again.
I would say the Oem part is probably the worst steering uj I have ever come across . It looks like it was constructed without any thought about exposure to the elements at all.
My car is a 2000 with 100,000 miles on the clock , I would urge you all to consider inspecting this part by removal , WD40 is not an option in my eyes, the consequences of this part failing whilst driving are probably fatal.

1979scotte

#43
June 9, 2015, 21:52 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I'm going to check mine out now.
If my crossmember wasn't great this could be past its best too.
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andyroo104

#44
June 9, 2015, 22:46 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Had mine replaced recently and the difference is night and day,vast improvement.
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Wholedamnthing

#45
July 3, 2015, 09:46 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Any news on the possible recon place Cabbydave?
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cabbydave

#46
July 3, 2015, 20:33 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Wholedamnthing"Any news on the possible recon place Cabbydave?
I haven't had time to go in as I've been raping the overtime at work, but there is a propshaft place in Holmes Chapel I was going to try. From yours go to the centre of Holmes Chapel take the Jodrell Bank road and its just on the first left hand bend.

ElliottTennis

#47
July 22, 2015, 20:16 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Hi also have a universal joint issuer with steering play, does the MR2 share This part with any other models? Has anyone got any up-to-date info on where to source a new/refurbished, or second has one which I can then get refinished?

Ta
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Anonymous

#48
July 22, 2015, 20:47 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I'm interested in a new / refurb one too

locobuilder brian

#49
July 23, 2015, 09:26 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Have just received a pattern steering joint (£85+vat) & a genuine bulkhead gaiter (£20.29+vat) from TCB Performance Parts.
A propshaft repairer could probably press apart & renew the bearings & seals on the original as they are likely to have the necessary tooling.
Intend fitting the parts in autumn or a rainy saturday when my mates 4 post lift is free.
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