Clunky steering

Hi Guys, long time no post  ops:
My MK1 rally car is about to go for it's rego inspection (kinda our equivalent of MOT) I am mostly confident (considering the complete strip and rebuild) but I don't really like the clunky noises the steering makes from around the end of the steering column and the uni-joints. There is very little if any "play" in the steering, just some funky noises

Is this normal ?

And a quick pickie  

Hi,

May not be the same thing, but my steering was making clunky noises, again very little play in the rack so I thought i'd chance it, have polybushed the front end, with new ball joints and shocks which appear to have transformed the car, no more clunking, very compliant ride and handling.

Tim.

I would guess worn bushes but sounds like you might have replaced, loose nuts/bolts or strut mounts? or is the rack worn?

carbs4ever has just done his steering column bushes + bearings.


http://www.vwgolfmk1.o…0&postorder=asc&start=280

about half way done the page.

reg said

carbs4ever has just done his steering column bushes + bearings.


http://www.vwgolfmk1.o…0&postorder=asc&start=280

about half way done the page.

Ah! That looks like it might be the key. I have new stuff from the rack onwards  (mine is the old style that mounts hard to the chassis) but I re-used the steering column bushes and bearings. Any suggestions where I can find new ones???

Charles.