scooby dooby doo Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 I have a squeaky steering column, it seems to come from the very top bush. I can't remember how it all works up there but can i just dribble in some WD40 or 3 in 1 oil 🤔 HOOPY R706KGU Hoopylight R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prs Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 If you've got a QR then simply undo the clamp bolt on the bulkhead where the shaft overlaps the lower steering column and the complete upper shaft will slide straight out. You can then regrease and reassemble. If however you've got the normal fixed steering wheel it can be a b---er to pull out as the steering lock catches on the upper bush (the QR does not have this). I would have thought dribbling some 3in1 oil should sort it ok, It certainly can't cause any problems IMHO. Phil 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted June 12, 2003 Author Share Posted June 12, 2003 its not a removable one. I just wanted to check that there wasn't a lump of rubber or something in there that wouldn't like an oil based lubricant.... I'll have a go with the 3 in 1. hope it doesn't need pulling out.... Thanks HOOPY R706KGU Hoopylight R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7 SLR Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 Both bushes (upper and lower) are nylon. Grease, oil, WD40 or nylon lubricant will do. I think mine's had them all in various degrees... although I haven't actually got a lower bush. It fell out a while ago. By the time I worked out what it was, I'd reassembled without it. Doesn't seem to have made any difference. Might get round to replacing it one day. Worcs L7 club joint AO.//Membership No. 4379//Azure Blue SLR No. 0077//Se7ens List Tours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prs Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 Surely if the bottom bush is missing then the upper column will be moving slightly in a lateral way if you see what I mean, will this not be putting undo strain on your UJ and ultimately your steering rack, just a thought FWIW. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted June 12, 2003 Author Share Posted June 12, 2003 I have rubber lube but its in my parents garage with half my tools.... I guess I'll buy some 3 in 1 today as I need it for squeaky doors about the house anyway HOOPY R706KGU Hoopylight R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V7 SLR Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 Haven't noticed any problems with having no lower bush in the last 10,000 or so miles. I ought to get around to fitting one I suppose. Winter work I reckon. Worcs L7 club joint AO.//Membership No. 4379//Azure Blue SLR No. 0077//Se7ens List Tours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Locust Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 They are Triumph Spitfire column bushes. Rubber outer, bonded to a metal sleeve which contains a nylon liner that acts as the bearing. A pair are only about £12 or so from Triumph specialists. I would have thoght something like GT85 Teflon spray or similar to stop squeaks if theres no excessive play........ 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevefoster Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 Halfords Chain wax is my favourite bush lube My racing pics, 7 DIY, race prep. Updated often here Photo's of the year here Hants (North) and Berkshire Area club site here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Locust Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 bush lube Sounds dirty 😬 ...and probably is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caterhamnut Posted June 12, 2003 Share Posted June 12, 2003 In my varied work as a product designer I have just been working on lube dispensing ideas - and yes, for once it IS what you are thinking!....sorry - O/T! New site! mycaterham.com here 42,000 in 23 months! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooby doo Posted June 17, 2003 Author Share Posted June 17, 2003 i dribbled a bit of 3 in 1 down there - seemed to help a fair bit. but its not completely solved. I'll be at my parents' this weekend so have acess to the rest of my tools and sprays etc. I'll try the nylon/rubber lube i have there... HOOPY R706KGU Hoopylight R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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