steering rack help

[Charles Garvie]

Hello

My name is Charlie Garvie, I joined the club last year, but due to work commitments I haven't been active during this time, after receiving my membership renewal recently, it has spurred me in to action and given me a kick start to get my car back on the road. I  took the car for an MOT last year but it failed on excessive play in the steering rack, the garage have tried to source a new rack, but they aren't having any luck I'm afraid so, was looking for some help/advice to source this.

I have a MAC1 type ZR built around 2010 in by MAC#1 Motorsports, Unit 14 Portland Business Park, Handsworth, Sheffield S13 8HS who unfortunately are no longer trading, the donor car was a ford Sierra and on the build schedule they say that they used the rack from the car with some modification but no more info, the garage have tried their usual steering rack provider, they can't identify the rack, all they could tell us was they think the rack has been shortened. I would really appreciate it if anyone could give me any pointers as to where to source a new rack or a company who could refurb, I'm in Glasgow but happy to ship the rack to any part of the country,

 

Kind Regards

Charlie 

[Foz]

Hi Charlie, sorry to hear you're having problems but hopefully we can come up with something.

Can you post some pictures and measurements of the rack ? 

If it's a Sierra rack you should be able to get a replacement but it then depends on how it has been shortened.  There may some other Ford racks such as early Escorts which can be persuaded to fit and I bet someone on here will know where you can get your original refurbished.

Steve

 

 

[Dcsinclair22]

If all else fails, could always buy a rebuild kit and try to rebuild it yourself, I'm a firm believer of if it's already broke what's the worst that can happen right...... here's a link to a rebuild kit that could fit, https://shop.grahamgoode.com/steering-rack-overhaul-service-kit--sierra--sapphire-cosworth-2wd-inc-rs500-80399-p.asp but as foz says, stick some pictures and measurements up and see if anyone can help

Edited June 2, 2024 by Dcsinclair22

[Charles Garvie]

Thanks Guys, really appreciate the help, I will get some pics and measurements.