Steering rack boots, ÜRO JLM11688 do not fit
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I think the X305 rack crosses to ZF 2869 301, which is slightly odd since the X308 is 2869 201. XJS 6.0L is 2869 801, and (2 of the 3 of) the gaiters available on rockauto look like they might fit.
I submitted a help request to JLRCP, but am not supremely sanguine about the possibility of getting a useful response. May have to just take the existing boot off and measure it or take it into a FLAPS and get the closest matching universal.
*Friendly local auto parts store, as was the vernacular on Rennlist in my 944 days
I submitted a help request to JLRCP, but am not supremely sanguine about the possibility of getting a useful response. May have to just take the existing boot off and measure it or take it into a FLAPS and get the closest matching universal.
*Friendly local auto parts store, as was the vernacular on Rennlist in my 944 days
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Parker 7 (11-03-2022)
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While you have the rod ends off the large cylinder end cap gland nut can come off to change the outer most O - ring to prevent future external leaks
Just a thought
You can slip these shims in without removing the rack
Couldn't find the good pic of the shims being installed
If you look from the top of the engine bay down you might see a gap in the original rack blocks nstallation , light on the floor to shin through
Your V - 12 might be in the way as the inline 6 is easy to see not being in the way
There are 2 different ZF racks on the X300 series , one with and one without the variable speed servo to dampen your steering wheel throws with speed
Just a thought
You can slip these shims in without removing the rack
Couldn't find the good pic of the shims being installed
If you look from the top of the engine bay down you might see a gap in the original rack blocks nstallation , light on the floor to shin through
Your V - 12 might be in the way as the inline 6 is easy to see not being in the way
There are 2 different ZF racks on the X300 series , one with and one without the variable speed servo to dampen your steering wheel throws with speed
Last edited by Parker 7; 11-03-2022 at 10:15 PM.
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While you have the rod ends off the large cylinder end cap gland nut can come off to change the outer most O - ring to prevent future external leaks
Just a thought
You can slip these shims in without removing the rack
Couldn't find the good pic of the shims being installed
If you look from the top of the engine bay down you might see a gap in the original rack blocks nstallation , light on the floor to shin through
Your V - 12 might be in the way as the inline 6 is easy to see not being in the way
There are 2 different ZF racks on the X300 series , one with and one without the variable speed servo to dampen your steering wheel throws with speed
Just a thought
You can slip these shims in without removing the rack
Couldn't find the good pic of the shims being installed
If you look from the top of the engine bay down you might see a gap in the original rack blocks nstallation , light on the floor to shin through
Your V - 12 might be in the way as the inline 6 is easy to see not being in the way
There are 2 different ZF racks on the X300 series , one with and one without the variable speed servo to dampen your steering wheel throws with speed
On my XJR6
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Parker 7 (11-04-2022)
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The jaguar parts site shows it as fitting an XJS
https://parts.jaguarlandroverclassic...-clip-kit.html
For the X300/5 it WAS JLM11315
https://parts.jaguarlandroverclassic...e=C50572794813
And this looks the correct size.
BUT it shows it as superseded by the jlm11688 which looks like yours and wrong…
Sadly the correct one is out of stock, but looking at the pictures Jaguar are giving wrong data, so you can’t blame the after market makers….
https://parts.jaguarlandroverclassic...-clip-kit.html
For the X300/5 it WAS JLM11315
https://parts.jaguarlandroverclassic...e=C50572794813
And this looks the correct size.
BUT it shows it as superseded by the jlm11688 which looks like yours and wrong…
Sadly the correct one is out of stock, but looking at the pictures Jaguar are giving wrong data, so you can’t blame the after market makers….
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G'day John,
I have just been down to my car, a 1994 XJ12, and had a look at the rack boots and they both have the wider end at the outer end, see pic attached.
Although I have had the rack off the car several times I have never had it apart and from the look of it it is the original rack boot. At the outer end it fits over what looks like a rubber donut though I can't tell if it is split and fits over the tie rod or if it has to be fitted before the tie rod end.
Of ourse with the larger opening at the boot outer end the boot can be fitted without removing the tie rod end.
I googled the part number and there appears to be both types of rack boot available, from the pix supplied, but nowhere have I found a reference to the 'rubber donut'.
Cheers,
Jeff.
I have just been down to my car, a 1994 XJ12, and had a look at the rack boots and they both have the wider end at the outer end, see pic attached.
Although I have had the rack off the car several times I have never had it apart and from the look of it it is the original rack boot. At the outer end it fits over what looks like a rubber donut though I can't tell if it is split and fits over the tie rod or if it has to be fitted before the tie rod end.
Of ourse with the larger opening at the boot outer end the boot can be fitted without removing the tie rod end.
I googled the part number and there appears to be both types of rack boot available, from the pix supplied, but nowhere have I found a reference to the 'rubber donut'.
Cheers,
Jeff.
Last edited by watto700; 11-04-2022 at 11:43 PM.
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I looked and couldn't see any numbers on mine that make sense as to what # the rack I have
The hydraulic lines cover the whole data plate
I can feel the variable speed servo on the front side with wires coming out of it
I did find a pic on the internet that has the Jaguar # matching the parts reference
MNA3891AB which is a 7852 series in the internet pic and the Doc supplied above in post # 3
Genuine Steering Rack And Pinion For Jaguar Xj 1995 - 1997 (from 720125 To 812255) Classic | Jaguar Land Rover Classic Parts
The hydraulic lines cover the whole data plate
I can feel the variable speed servo on the front side with wires coming out of it
I did find a pic on the internet that has the Jaguar # matching the parts reference
MNA3891AB which is a 7852 series in the internet pic and the Doc supplied above in post # 3
Genuine Steering Rack And Pinion For Jaguar Xj 1995 - 1997 (from 720125 To 812255) Classic | Jaguar Land Rover Classic Parts
Last edited by Parker 7; 11-06-2022 at 01:11 PM.
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ZF® - Steering Rack Boot Kit (carid.com)
and see page X
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ZF Replacement Transmission Parts Catalog (carid.com)
and see page X
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ZF Replacement Transmission Parts Catalog (carid.com)
Last edited by Parker 7; 11-06-2022 at 01:21 PM.
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Your V 12 takes a different rack referencing the Classic Jaguar parts website
MNA3891CB superseeded by MNA3891CBE for left hand drive
MNA3891CB superseeded by MNA3891CBE for left hand drive
Last edited by Parker 7; 11-06-2022 at 01:49 PM.
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Welsh out of Ohio
Jaguar Steering Rack Bellows - XJ8 XK8 (welshent.com)
and
Bellows Rack Power Steering Rack (welshent.com)
You can E - mail them for measurements
Jaguar Steering Rack Bellows - XJ8 XK8 (welshent.com)
and
Bellows Rack Power Steering Rack (welshent.com)
You can E - mail them for measurements
Last edited by Parker 7; 11-06-2022 at 08:42 PM.
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