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Dangle_kt - 21/11/08 at 11:42 AM

Hi,

I currently have an old escort steering column. It wont pass the SVA, so I need a replacement.

Will a sierra column fit? I need one that is colapsable see.

Cheers!

coozer - 21/11/08 at 12:04 PM

What u want to fit it to like?

MikeRJ - 21/11/08 at 12:12 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Dangle_kt
Hi,

I currently have an old escort steering column. It wont pass the SVA, so I need a replacement.

Will a sierra column fit? I need one that is colapsable see.

Cheers!


A Sierra column is certainly not a drop in replacement for the Escort one, they are very different. However, many people (most I suspect) have used the Sierra column for a locost build.

The end of the Sierra column is triangular rather than splined, so you need to construct a matching linkage to go between the column and the rack. The mounting points are different, and if you want to use the column switches they are also very different from the Escort ones.

Dangle_kt - 21/11/08 at 12:15 PM

Hi,

thats a bugger. Its all in situ, works fine, I was hoping for a nice easy swap.

I dont use any switches etc or even the ignition key/barrel - its just a bare column.

I was hoping for the same from the sierra.

Is there any companies that can make the changes I need to a sierra column so I just bolt it on?

Thanks for your advise guys. Keep it coming please.

Nosey - 21/11/08 at 12:15 PM

If it's any use, I know that Rally Design do a coupling that goes from the Sierra Column to the splines on the Escort rack

Dangle_kt - 21/11/08 at 12:20 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Nosey
If it's any use, I know that Rally Design do a coupling that goes from the Sierra Column to the splines on the Escort rack


ANY USE???


ANY USE!!!???

YOU BET IT IS!

You've just given me light at the end of the tunnel!



[Edited on 21/11/08 by Dangle_kt]

chrisg - 21/11/08 at 12:24 PM

Why do you think the Escort column won't pass the SVA?

It's what Westfield use.

Cheers

Chris

Rob WM - 21/11/08 at 12:25 PM

Dax also produce a conversion from a seirra column to an escort rack. If you take in the column they weld it on for you while you wait.

May be cheaper but not sure so you will have to check.

Dangle_kt - 21/11/08 at 12:57 PM

quote:
Originally posted by chrisg
Why do you think the Escort column won't pass the SVA?

It's what Westfield use.

Cheers

Chris

Hi Chris,

It was after a post I made months ago, and I was told it wasn;t collapsable ad therefore wouldnt pass the SVA.

I'd welcome your comments if this isn;t correct.

Dodgy picture below - ignore the surface rust!



escort column
escort column

chrisg - 21/11/08 at 01:15 PM

I can't see from that picture but if the lower shaft doesn't line up directly with the top portion (I think from memory it's 10 degrees) then it would pass. You could also fit a collapsable steering boss.

Have a look how Westfield do it.

Nice socks BTW

Cheers

Chris

Dangle_kt - 21/11/08 at 01:23 PM

quote:
Originally posted by chrisg
I can't see from that picture but if the lower shaft doesn't line up directly with the top portion (I think from memory it's 10 degrees) then it would pass. You could also fit a collapsable steering boss.

Have a look how Westfield do it.

Nice socks BTW

Cheers

Chris


They aren't pringles, but they keep my pinkies happy!

Cheers Chris! The end is at about 10 degrees (ish).

I'll take a better picture tonight - that one is from ages ago!

I just need to figure out where I can get a collapsable steering boss to suit my steering wheel. I'll post a picture of that too.

Thats realy great news - thank you.

JAG - 21/11/08 at 01:46 PM

quote:

If it's any use, I know that Rally Design do a coupling that goes from the Sierra Column to the splines on the Escort rack


If you get the whole column from a Sierra it WILL mate to a MkII Escort steering rack. I only had to extend the bottom link and I did that with a bit of careful welding.

From your picture it looks like you already have a suitable bottom link. It also mates to a triangular section on the Escort column (also in your picture). The Sierra column in my car has exactly the same triangular section so I think you may be able to fit a Sierra column directly to your car. You may need to make changes under the dahs to attach the Sierra column but it's not hard.

Mix - 21/11/08 at 04:05 PM

Hi

Unless I've misunderstood what ^^^^^says is correct, (as long as you use a non power steering Sierra lower link).

That's what I've done.

Regards Mick

westy turbo - 21/11/08 at 08:48 PM

quote:
Originally posted by chrisg
Why do you think the Escort column won't pass the SVA?

It's what Westfield use.

Cheers

Chris

Which escort that will be?

chrisg - 21/11/08 at 09:42 PM

It's all here!

Thread

Cheers

Chris

westy turbo - 22/11/08 at 08:15 AM

Cheers Chris