Early PAS model (1995) steering rack gaiter
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Not a very exciting topic, but I needed to replace a torn steering rack gaiter on my '95 Chim, which has PAS.
So, naturally I went onto the various known sites and ordered a pack specified for the PAS rack from Motaclan
TLDR - the early PAS racks need the 'manual' rack gaiter - TVR H0151
https://motaclan.com/product/gaiter-kit-steering-r...
When I went to fit it, the wider end (that sits on the body of the rack) was much more loose than I had anticipated.
I couldn't get the zip tie to pull it in, so I grabbed a stainless jubilee clip I had in the box of bits, and put that on instead, meaning I could tighten it enough to prevent muck from getting in.
I then noticed that the gaiter had pretty much collapsed onto the rack when turned to full lock (I just did a brake upgrade, so popped the wheel off to double check for leaks after a couple of days - thankfully none).
So I contacted them, and whilst they were apologetic, all they did was direct me to the manual rack that I hadn't bought after they had consulted with someone saying the early PAS racks might need the other version.
So I said, I'd keep an eye on it, because I didn't want to shell out for something when I'd bought on faith it would be the right part. Unless they fancied sending me the right part for free, because I value them as a business for our cars.
The next day, I had a follow up email saying they also value their reputation and customer service, so had put the other gaiter set in the post for me at no charge. It's funny how such a basic thing can really make your day!
Anyway, I took the wrong one off this afternoon, fitted the other one, and it's definitely the right one.
They way to check is to look at (measure as well as you can) the diameter of the rack body where the wide end of the gaiter sits.
My early PAS rack is approx 40mm diameter - which matches the manual rack gaiter.
The later versions are nearer 50mm.
The other detail is the manual rack gaiter is approx 190mm long, whilst the PAS gaiter is approx 155mm long.
Photos for evidence, just in case it's useful:
On the left is PAS gaiter TVR H0295, the right is manual gaiter TVR H0151, you can decipher the rest...
Wrong one fitted:
Correct one fitted, prior to adding zip tie:
So, naturally I went onto the various known sites and ordered a pack specified for the PAS rack from Motaclan
TLDR - the early PAS racks need the 'manual' rack gaiter - TVR H0151
https://motaclan.com/product/gaiter-kit-steering-r...
When I went to fit it, the wider end (that sits on the body of the rack) was much more loose than I had anticipated.
I couldn't get the zip tie to pull it in, so I grabbed a stainless jubilee clip I had in the box of bits, and put that on instead, meaning I could tighten it enough to prevent muck from getting in.
I then noticed that the gaiter had pretty much collapsed onto the rack when turned to full lock (I just did a brake upgrade, so popped the wheel off to double check for leaks after a couple of days - thankfully none).
So I contacted them, and whilst they were apologetic, all they did was direct me to the manual rack that I hadn't bought after they had consulted with someone saying the early PAS racks might need the other version.
So I said, I'd keep an eye on it, because I didn't want to shell out for something when I'd bought on faith it would be the right part. Unless they fancied sending me the right part for free, because I value them as a business for our cars.
The next day, I had a follow up email saying they also value their reputation and customer service, so had put the other gaiter set in the post for me at no charge. It's funny how such a basic thing can really make your day!
Anyway, I took the wrong one off this afternoon, fitted the other one, and it's definitely the right one.
They way to check is to look at (measure as well as you can) the diameter of the rack body where the wide end of the gaiter sits.
My early PAS rack is approx 40mm diameter - which matches the manual rack gaiter.
The later versions are nearer 50mm.
The other detail is the manual rack gaiter is approx 190mm long, whilst the PAS gaiter is approx 155mm long.
Photos for evidence, just in case it's useful:
On the left is PAS gaiter TVR H0295, the right is manual gaiter TVR H0151, you can decipher the rest...
Wrong one fitted:
Correct one fitted, prior to adding zip tie:
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