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Kenobi
15-03-2010, 22:20
Ive just seen a photo of a steering gaitor and realised I have no idea what it does or why its there?

It can fail mot if its broke I think so what does it do?
Matt@CodeRedMotorsports
15-03-2010, 22:24
Stops stones and sh1te getting lodged in the rack and pinion set and locking the steering solid...
J$£5GTT
15-03-2010, 22:25
it just protects the cup an ball joint.
gimme5
15-03-2010, 22:30
it protects the moving parts that a packed with grease from the elements,if it splits
it allows the grease to dry up/let moisture in and eventually you will get play or failure on your steering rack, that's a basic example!
Kenobi
15-03-2010, 22:36
it protects the moving parts that a packed with grease from the elements,if it splits
it allows the grease to dry up/let moisture in and eventually you will get play or failure on your steering rack, that's a basic example!

Thanks guys.