There should be no oil behind the gaiter the oil is inside the rack and is leaking out.
There should be no oil behind the gaiter the oil is inside the rack and is leaking out.
.........Hmmm, so the gaiter is just stopping dirt entering the mechanism then? When I slide back the gaiter all is clean and slightly oiled but no quantity of oil to 'run out'. The gaiter at the off side showing no weeping at all. I presume using 'cable ties' is the norm these days but have always been concerned that the one 'weeping' has not been tight enough as it did slide with the gaiter.
Are the cable ties special?
or
Do I need to fit new rack?
........MOT due soon!
Thanks
Peter
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All clear on what to do and where, many thanks guys...........gaiters seem ok at present.
Peter
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259 - Black Olive
MGF 2001
MGB 1970
MINI COOPER 'S' 2005
Lotus Carlton 1991
'Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm'