Recent content by Software-and-Swarfega

Wow, thanks David - yes that looks to be exactly the same angle as mine. And I see what you mean about “Holy!”

Thank you to everyone that replied to this thread. I had a chance to look at another S3 today (albeit one with a servo, which mine does not have) and I'm relieved to say that the steering column was at a similar angle to that shown in my original photos. I'll be sure to post here again with an...

Thank you David, that would set my mind at rest.

That’s a good tip, I’ll do that, thank you. And I know what you mean about the ball joints taking up any discrepancy.

Ha, no I don’t know that it wasn’t like that before but I’d like to be as sure as I can be be. This is my first job of this scale (at the moment the front axle, steering relay etc are also waiting to be reattached ) so I don’t want to make things worse if I can help it :)

Thanks for the photos but it’s really hard to tell. I think I’m going to have to have a look under someone’s bonnet, as I just can’t tell for sure - but I still cannot work out for the life of me what can have happened. The car hasn’t been moved since removal.

I haven't actually done any major work on the bulkhead - just some cleanup and repair of minor holes in the footwell. Thanks for offering to take a look in the morning - it's appreciated.

Thanks for your input. There is no lateral adjustment on the bulkhead bracket - the main part of the bracket screws directly into two holes in the bulkhead - fixed position - and the secondary two-part bracket only has u-shape vertical slots for minor vertical adjustment.

Thank you for the pictures. When I saw your first photo I thought "good", as that is what mine looks like but then I read your comment :( If your suspicion is correct then I have no idea what the hell has happened - as I have not changed anything on the chassis, bulkhead, or toe box...

Thanks for your reply - as you say it's hard to see from your photos will everything in there. Looking closely though (unless it's wishful thinking) I think yours angles as well - at least that's what i'd guess from the angle of the bracket holding the steering box. Hopefully, someone will be...

Forgot to say: The bracket holding the steering box is not bent or twisted, and neither is the chassis.

Hi, I've been refitting my steering box on my 77 Series 3 after nearing 2 years of it being off the vehicle. I've only finger tightened some bolts so far but I have noticed that the steering column and box appear to be at quite an offset/angle - it's noticeable when standing in front of the...

Many thanks for the prompt replies and helpful pointers.

Hi Does anyone know whether it’s possible to fit a remote brake booster (something like the eBay link below) to a non-servo, single circuit, diesel Series 3...

Can I ask what guage of plate you used?