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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: Steve_PD on 14 February 2009, 23:39
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My steering rack is fooked anyone know how much they cost to buy and to fit??
It will be going on the warranty (hopefully) also got to replace the front wheel bearings.
Its just one problem after another with my golf :angry: I still love it tho :cool:
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Are you sure its defo the rack? I had to replace the rack arms, only around £10. Full rack is more like a ton I think.
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yeah there's PAS fluid coming out the rubber cover and going all over my wheels :angry: seem a rack for £130 on ebay, got to phone the warranty company asap and see if its covered
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Got to be worth a shout. Warranty should not pay out on wear and tear, but I wouldn't think a rack is wear and tear!
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Time for an R32/TT 225 rack, :P 8)
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Time for an R32/TT 225 rack, :P 8)
What he said,you only need the steering rack and track rods arm things :smiley:
Also look for Cupra R in your search
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If I got it done on the warranty they will only use the correct part :cry: also dont fancy buying a used one for it to only break again :angry:
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Steering rack is quite involved, need to drain fluid, unbolt banjo bolt from the P.A.S pipe, drop the subframe and rack clamp bolts and undo the pinch bolt on the bottom of the steering column undo track rod ends
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I so unfortunately i was right steve :cry: :cry: :cry:
OEM from VW - i was quoted wait for it - £400 :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:
I got a reconditioned unit for £150. :wink:
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I so unfortunately i was right steve :cry: :cry: :cry:
OEM from VW - i was quoted wait for it - £400 :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:
I got a reconditioned unit for £150. :wink:
i wonder which the dealer will fit as the cars under warranty :laugh: i would ask for a new vw part to be fitted but you know how stealers are :rolleyes:
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I so unfortunately i was right steve :cry: :cry: :cry:
OEM from VW - i was quoted wait for it - £400 :shocked: :shocked: :shocked:
I got a reconditioned unit for £150. :wink:
Yes you was Rich :wink: I haven't lost any fluid since I topped it up but there is fluid going over my front wheels :angry:
seen them on ebay for £130.
anyone know how much/where from I can get a TT rack??
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I think they're about £680 from Audi/VW, but you can't exchange unless you've got a friendly parts guy. ;)
Best bet is to trawl the classifieds/ebay/breakersyard.com etc, etc. :afro:
They usually come around for anything from £80-150 SH. :)
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just sold mine for £28, complete rack and subframe :cry: are you sure your not leaking brake fluid? cant see how pas fluis is getting on the wheels from the inner rack gaitors :undecided:
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There was fluid on the subframe underneath the gaitor :cry:
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There was fluid on the subframe underneath the gaitor :cry:
ah fair enough, not good :sad:
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There was fluid on the subframe underneath the gaitor :cry:
Mine was the same its was firing it all over the place :angry:
As you say steve i would go for recon over S/H IMO :smiley:
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Am trying to find a recon tt rack :evil: not having much luck can only find used ones
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Will the fluid damage the paint on the alloys?? Might be worth checking.
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Fook sorry to hear that mate mines currently having 2 new front wheel bearings the noise was doing my nut in only coming from one of them but thought I may aswell do the pair. Hope you get it sorted and doesnt cost a fortune. :smiley:
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Will the fluid damage the paint on the alloys?? Might be worth checking.
Hopefully not :angry: I will be check/cleaning them most day just in case.
Fook sorry to hear that mate mines currently having 2 new front wheel bearings the noise was doing my nut in only coming from one of them but thought I may aswell do the pair. Hope you get it sorted and doesnt cost a fortune. :smiley:
Cheers fella
My bearings been making a racket over the last week, hopefully be sorted on the weekend
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Will the fluid damage the paint on the alloys?? Might be worth checking.
Hopefully not :angry: I will be check/cleaning them most day just in case.
Fook sorry to hear that mate mines currently having 2 new front wheel bearings the noise was doing my nut in only coming from one of them but thought I may aswell do the pair. Hope you get it sorted and doesnt cost a fortune. :smiley:
Cheers fella
My bearings been making a racket over the last week, hopefully be sorted on the weekend
Stupid question steve are you sure it a wheel bearing - check for the "50p shape" wear on the inside edge of your tyres.
Your probably thinking im way off - i also didn't think tyres could cause a noise which sounds so much like a wheel bearing!!
Defo worth a look :wink:
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=92328.0
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Already seen your post Rich :afro:
I took the wheels off to check it wasn't the tyres and thats when I saw the leaking steering rack :angry: also the drivers side hub had play in it so its definitely the bearing
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Already seen your post Rich :afro:
I took the wheels off to check it wasn't the tyres and thats when I saw the leaking steering rack :angry: also the drivers side hub had play in it so its definitely the bearing
Damm ok worth a try tho eh :afro:
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was worth a try and uncovered another problem :angry: :angry: :angry:
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was worth a try and uncovered another problem :angry: :angry: :angry:
so from now on rich shall be known as the car destroyer
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was worth a try and uncovered another problem :angry: :angry: :angry:
what now?? :huh:
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was worth a try and uncovered another problem :angry: :angry: :angry:
so from now on rich shall be known as the car destroyer
lol :grin: :grin: :grin: i have this effect on cars :laugh:
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was worth a try and uncovered another problem :angry: :angry: :angry:
so from now on rich shall be known as the car destroyer
lol :grin: :grin: :grin: i have this effect on cars :laugh:
ha ha not good mate :grin:
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was worth a try and uncovered another problem :angry: :angry: :angry:
what now?? :huh:
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Steering rack need replacing :angry: :angry: also the front wheel bearings and possibly the boost control valve :angry: :angry: :angry: :angry: all in one week
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Will the fluid damage the paint on the alloys?? Might be worth checking.
Hopefully not :angry: I will be check/cleaning them most day just in case.
Fook sorry to hear that mate mines currently having 2 new front wheel bearings the noise was doing my nut in only coming from one of them but thought I may aswell do the pair. Hope you get it sorted and doesnt cost a fortune. :smiley:
Cheers fella
My bearings been making a racket over the last week, hopefully be sorted on the weekend
Had both my front bearings done yesterday and the noise was coming from the right bearing but it was the left bearing that was fooked. Changed both anyway and its so much better now so smooth. :cool:
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quick update; my steering rack is loosing fluid as quickly as the 1.8T drinks petrol :grin: :wink:
hopefully going to get it done over the weekend :undecided:
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quick update; my steering rack is loosing fluid as quickly as the 1.8T drinks petrol :grin: :wink:
hopefully going to get it done over the weekend :undecided:
lol :laugh: :grin: :grin:
Bet the pump is making some noise :cry:
The seal must have completely blown then :angry:
Let us know how you get on steve :wink:
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hell of a noise mate :angry: :angry:
topped the fluid up this afternoon and its all gone now :angry:
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ooo not good Steve :sad:
hope you get it sorted mate :afro:
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/vw-golf-mk4-iv-power-steering-rack-gt-tdi-gti_W0QQitemZ270356991310QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item270356991310&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1689%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
any good?
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http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/vw-golf-mk4-iv-power-steering-rack-gt-tdi-gti_W0QQitemZ270356991310QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item270356991310&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14& _trkparms=72%3A1689%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
any good?
Think Steves getting his done under warranty :smiley:
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Warranty doesn't cover leaking fluid :angry: :angry:
bought a refurbed one for £110
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Steering rack sorted, but may have fooked the pump :angry: its making all sorts of noises on idle :cry:
Its not been a good month for the dervs :sad:
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Steering rack sorted, but may have fooked the pump :angry: its making all sorts of noises on idle :cry:
Its not been a good month for the dervs :sad:
What fluid have topped up with?
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PAS fluid, it was making the noise yesterday when the level dropped.
Found this (http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/p/179045/1171932.aspx#1171932)
its doing exactly the same as described :undecided: