Steering Pipe O Rings

[Danum]

I have to replace the steering rack on my 1996 MK1. Mr Haynes recommends replacing the O Rings on the steering pipe. Unfortunately my local Ford dealer is unable to source these and I have had no luck also.

 

Has anyone not replaced these, re-used them by turning them over or does anyone know what the dimensions are so that I can potentially order some equivalents in before I start the job.

[BrianH]

I have to replace the steering rack on my 1996 MK1. Mr Haynes recommends replacing the O Rings on the steering pipe. Unfortunately my local Ford dealer is unable to source these and I have had no luck also.

 

Has anyone not replaced these, re-used them by turning them over or does anyone know what the dimensions are so that I can potentially order some equivalents in before I start the job.

No to having replaced them, but if they are the ones that go between the pipes and the rack (which i think is what your getting at) then these should be the ones

http://www.allcarpartsfast.co.uk/ford/ford-1017128-seal-stg-column/

 

Number 14 on the diagram, might be worth a call at least to see if they can get them.

 

Otherwise suggest getting a set with multiple sizes of a suitable material and hoping you have something suitable there. Given the ones there could be over 20 years old you might get away with reusing them, its hard to tell what state they are in obviously until you have them out.

[Danum]

Thanks BrianH. Just got the old Rack off last night and will now take a closer look. Got a feeling it may be a case of trying different o-ring kits (providing the material is suitable)