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Universal Joint" for the lower steering rack.
Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2021 2:51 pm
by Jimmy spur
Had issues with the steering for a week or so. Garage has informed me I need a new Universal Joint for the lower steering rack. I can only find them for nearly £100 via the usual: bongo spares, Mazda bongo.com . Anyone know where I can get one cheeper or is there another different make that fits?. Going through a terrible run of repairs at the moment!
Re: Universal Joint" for the lower steering rack.
Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2021 8:18 am
by Ian
Nothing else is compatible I'm afraid. And I'm not aware of anyone else stocking them. You could get a second hand one from eBay or a dedicated Bongo Breaker, see list here:
viewtopic.php?f=67&t=52959
Re: Universal Joint" for the lower steering rack.
Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2021 10:35 am
by mickc
If its just stiff and notchy soak it with WD40 and leave overnight, then keep rotating the steering until it frees off, rinse and repeat.
Mine was exactly the same, gummed up with underseal. No need to spend £100, a £10 tin of WD40 will shift it.
Re: Universal Joint" for the lower steering rack.
Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2021 6:55 pm
by Northern Bongolow
If it's stiff then the little O rings fitted to each needle bearing pack are letting muck in and lube out. The bearings usually start to stick and get squared off.
A good propshaft or similar would be able to supply a rebuild kit if needed.