Yes they share the same lube. To get the nut loose heat it with a
propane torch. Another solution is the same as you might use to get the
ball joint off. Put a hammer on one side of the nut and strike the other
side of the nut with another hammer. This will break the nut loose without
damageing it.
...Art
On Thu, 16 Oct 1997 BobMGT@aol.com wrote:
> Just discovered a tear in one of the B's steering rack boots.
> Of course I don't want to drive with this, and I already had a
> spare set, so out came the wrenches. Well the side with
> the tear has a stuck lock nut, the one you have to loosen
> to get the tie rod out of the ball joint. The nut has a gash in it.
> Looks like it took a pretty good hit from some stone or something.
> I don't know if the nut is stuck from being deformed or from rust.
> Any ideas on getting it loose? I don't know what to do other than
> soaking it in "Blaster" and buying longer wrenches.
>
> BTW, does the rack and the boot share the same oil? In other
> words, will the steering pinion loose its lubrication if there is
> a tear in the boot? When you put the new boot on, do you
> put any kind of lube in it, or does filling the rack with oil take
> care of that?
>
> The rod inside the old boot looks like it is covered with reasonably
> clean oil, so I'm thinking I found the tear in time. I hope.
>
> Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s)
> EMAIL - BOBMGT@AOL.COM
> 52 MGTD - under DIY restoration NEMGTR #11470
> 71 MGB - finally home after 2 years in shop, AMGBA #96-12029
>
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