My 'new' toy... errr... Daily driver...

[Peter Jones]

Very common to have issues with that steering rack mount.

Often the fix involves adding a brace across the firewall to stop the mount flexing.

I had it happen to one of my MK1s and it's an interesting driving experience to say the least!

If your axle nut was loose for a while you might find you need a new wheel bearing.

[Shadow_Rusty]

You had a CBR250?

Did it have pink faring and a fluffy seat?

Yep, and they are a great bike...
It also had a nice Castrol Racing paint job...

This wasn't my one, but it is very similar...

[sports racer]

Is it only common on Cabbys? I've never heard of it before and none of my MK1's ever had this problem.

But, I was driving Golfs 30 years ago.

[Shadow_Rusty]

Apparently very early Mk1's didn't have a rubber mounted steering rack, and they don't seem to be affected...

Unlike the Mk2's, the rubber mounted racks only 'centralize' on the 1 steering rack mount, not both.
Also, the Cabby's are 300kg's heavier, and came with wider tyres as standard...

[sports racer]

Give me my RGV any day.



Fluffy racing slippers were optional

[Shadow_Rusty]

I had it happen to one of my MK1s and it's an interesting driving experience to say the least!

If your axle nut was loose for a while you might find you need a new wheel bearing.

I think that's an understatement...

Yep, I won't be surprised if the wheel bearing is damaged...
That said, if it's just a rumble, it can wait... lol.

[Shadow_Rusty]

Give me my RGV any day.



Fluffy racing slippers were optional

Damn, you've certainly changed... You definitely don't look like that now...
lol.

[sports racer]

Yeah.

I've had a haircut but I still have great legs!

[Shadow_Rusty]

So, the car is back together, but now it won't start...

It started for about 5 seconds, and then died...
Now, it won't start at all...

I have good spark, and 1/4 tank of fuel, and nothing relating to the running the engine has been touched...
Fuel pump fuse is ok too...

The only thing I can think of is that maybe, because the car was jacked up at the front for a couple of days, the fuel lines have drained back into the tank...

[sports racer]

If it ran for 5 seconds it sounds like a fuel problem. Is the pump making a noise? If yes? Take out one of the injectors and see if fuel comes out when you crank it over. If there is fuel then it's electrical.