Chris_Beaven Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 New build (310S). Trying to attach the steering universal joint to the steering rack spigot. The M8 bolt will not fit through the union - I'm obviously aligned with the recess in the spigot. I've tried my persuader to no avail. I *could* Dremmel the UJ receiving hole slightly (1-2mm) to enable the bolt to pass. However is this an IVA/ safety risk?Anyone had similar and got some alternative advice please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR400D Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 They haven’t sorted that one out yet then?When I built my car in 2015 the first two joints I was sent were like that. Rather than send another Derek suggested I took a small rat tail and opened up the clamp hole till the bolt fitted, which I did. It didn’t need much removing, wasn’t a problem at IVA, because they’d never know, and has been fine. They’re all like that, sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revilla Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 If they're still using the original Triumph steering coupling on newer cars, they were designed to take a 5/16" imperial bolt which is slightly smaller than M8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Beaven Posted February 23, 2019 Author Share Posted February 23, 2019 Makes perfect sense. I'll try a 5/16" else Dremmel.Many thanks both for the prompt response :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiloromeo Posted February 23, 2019 Share Posted February 23, 2019 I had exactly this issue recently as well, Derek said to open up the 2 holes in the UJ a little.Also a good idea to touch up with a little hammerite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 They drill them out at the factory apparently. I spent an hour on that one, opening it up a little by little until it fitted, not wanting to go too mad, but ended up drilling it completely to fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taped_Finger Posted March 3, 2019 Share Posted March 3, 2019 Did the 5/16" bolt do the trick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris_Beaven Posted March 3, 2019 Author Share Posted March 3, 2019 Hi Taped_Finger. I didn't have a spare 5/16" so nibbled away with the Dremmel, and then put on some Hammerite. All seems fine.Thanks for the advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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