I've always had an interesting experiment with steering racks that I'd like to try on a Dolomite.
We all know that the rack pinion splines are the same as a Mk1/2 escort as the escort group IV knuckle bolts straight on and helps reduce the waftiness (tech term).
Therefore is the logical step is to think about if an escort rack fits as you can buy high ratio racks (2.4 turns) for pennies for £65 from Rally Design?
The straight answer is no it wont work, the pinion sits on the wrong side of the rack as the escort track rods are in front of the axle, not behind like a dolomite, therefore the steering would turn the car the wrong way! (could be entertaining for about 10 seconds before you hit something).
BUT, I've always wondered if an escort LHD rack would work as if you flip it wouldnt the pinion be on the right side? The rack mounts would no doubt be different and you might have to use escort track rod ends but I reckon the idea has legs. And a LHD 2.4 escort rack is only a shade over a ton.
http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/product_in ... s_id=10620
I cant see the point of spending a lot of money changing from 3.75 to 3.25 turns, but 2.4 turns lock, now your talking my language.
What do you think? Am I barking or am I on to something?