Jas Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Hi Guys, Recently took my car to get tracking and alignment sorted and the machanic working on the car noticed a huge great hole in what he called the 'Driver side front track rod gaitor'!!.. according to him its an mot failure as it could result in the oils on the joint drying out cuasing all sorts of issues. oh and its not something which is quick to replace. However he did seem very unsure of himself when explaining all this to me... can anyone give me a second oppinion or some advice on this please. i dont know much about this bit of the car and i dont want to book it into a garage and potentially get ripped of.. If it does need replacing, is is something which need doing urgently?? any help would be appreciated. Heres some pics i took of the offending part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wantasupra Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 he is correct that is a mot failure, just find someone that works with supras that will fit it for you. as they will have done this before. had this done on other cars at garages and did not cost to much. b Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 easy fix and get it done as soon as possible to save getting all sorts of rd muck up in the joint that the gator keeps out. no idea on cost, give toyota a call for the gator then i guess about 30 mins labour to change it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas Posted November 29, 2009 Author Share Posted November 29, 2009 Thanks guys. Currently half way through my project of modding my new sup. Ill move this to the top of my to do list based on your advice. Much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 No problem mate get it done before they start putting grit and salt on the rds as you definetly dont want that getting in there Steve Manleys best on price for parts direct from Toyota, 01865 291 333 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 I think you will find that is the steering rack gaitor, might make it easier when ordering, you will need to have your alignment redone after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 Thanks for all your help on this guys really do appriciate it. One more quick question though. Im planning to give it into whifbitz to get the work done but wont be able to get it there untill after xmas. I will need to use the car before then though.. most probably in the rain by the looks of things recently. Is it a bad idea wrapping the gaitor in some plastic sheet to water proof it in the short term? Guess what im asking is does the gaitor serve a more complex function then just protecting the joint from moisture and grime?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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