Bill,
I had TRF rebuild my box 2 years ago. It doesnt leak, there is no free play. It
was worth the $$$ to me.
Bob Labuz
1958 TR3A
1974 T140V
Bill Brewer wrote:
> Hey Listers,
> I have the front snout off of the TR3 and am installing a rebuilt
> radiator, oil cooler and other odds & ends. While in there, I decided to
> take the grease out of the steering box and fill it with 90 weight. I
> cleaned it out good and put in 90 weight which promptly started dripping out
> of the bottom past the seal (the DPO was lazy, but not stupid).
> I have to get the car on the road this week. It has been off the road
> since June.
>
> Questions:
> 1. How hard and how long is it to rebuild the box? I read the article
> in the TRF glove box companion but wonder about real life experience.
>
> 2. Is it worth it to get a new worm gear put on by TRF or someone else?
>
> 3. Is the TRF rebuilt steering box service ($599) worth it?
>
> 4. Does Ken Gillanders do steering boxes?
>
> I'll probably fill the box up with grease again and drive it that way
> for another 10K miles or so and then tear it all down during the winter
> months or something.
> Any help would be appreciated.
> Bill Brewer
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