Good day all, just worked out how to remove the cover thingy under bonnet.
Found the attached picture and expect I should do something about it s:roll: :roll: s:roll:
Got some bearing grease, would it be just attack it with a wire brush and lube up (Favourite Saturday afternoon saying s:oops: :oops: s:oops: )
Been looking back through other posts, seems this is a universal joint a and has something to do with the steering s:) :) s:)
The top part has about a 1/4 of an inch play in it which moves the steering wheel about 1 inch, I haven't noticed any issues with steering, it definitely goes around corners s:D :D s:D
I think it's acceptable just a little rusty so am thinking clean it up and grease will be fine for the moment (with a look to replace if I have steering issues in the future) s:) :) s:)
Sadly this is a terminal failure. Any play is unacceptable, and if that UJ fails you have no steering!!!
Replacement pattern parts are available from TCB parts for about a£100 posted, I think he may sell through eBay too. Search 'MR2 lower universal joint". It's not a hard swap.
Currently £65 + vat to forum members from TCB.
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Might be an idea to clean up the power steering pipes while you're down there too.
Thanks for the info young sir it's on my list now, there goes my lightened fly wheel put back another month again s:( :( s:(