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[JohnM]

 

And as Doctor Gollum says, the Thrust Angle (might be called something else on non-Hunter machines) absolutely must be 0'00, nothing else.

[Doctor Gollum]

Even if you don't refresh the rear suspension, you would be well advised to replace the rear track rods as they have a nasty habit of seizing solid.

[TheBoy]

Even if you don't refresh the rear suspension, you would be well advised to replace the rear track rods as they have a nasty habit of seizing solid.

I only ever bothered if they needed adjusting, and heat couldn't free them.  Obviously when fitting new, a good coating of (proper) coppaslip on the threads tends to prevent further reoccurance.

[Doctor Gollum]

Even if you don't refresh the rear suspension, you would be well advised to replace the rear track rods as they have a nasty habit of seizing solid.

I only ever bothered if they needed adjusting, and heat couldn't free them.  Obviously when fitting new, a good coating of (proper) coppaslip on the threads tends to prevent further reoccurance.

Have had a few that bent trying to free off... One was on the ramp at WIM.
 Without seeing or knowing the car or it's history the advice would be to replace them.

[grifter]

Even if you don't refresh the rear suspension, you would be well advised to replace the rear track rods as they have a nasty habit of seizing solid.

I only ever bothered if they needed adjusting, and heat couldn't free them.  Obviously when fitting new, a good coating of (proper) coppaslip on the threads tends to prevent further reoccurance.

Anytime I'm under the motor (maybe every few Months) I give all the adjusters bits a scoosh of loose oil, then when it comes to needing to remove/adjust a track rod it's (usually) easier to move.

I fitted the pedders top mounts to the omega when I refurb'd the front end, tightens it up quite nicely without being too harsh.

https://pedders.co.uk/details/5851

[JohnM]

A belated thanks to all, esp. the Dr and Jamie.

Took a while but all parts came and duly fitted.  Aligment done on Wednesday and drives well.
I am going back for a tweak next week as the steering wheel is a bit off and I rather like it perfectly straight.

Looks llike I'm keeping her, so back with more niggles to resolve in due course.