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Offline Steve_PD

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Steering Rack
« on: 14 February 2009, 23:39 »
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.
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Offline MrTurner

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Re: Steering Rack
« Reply #1 on: 15 February 2009, 00:10 »
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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Re: Steering Rack
« Reply #2 on: 15 February 2009, 00:19 »
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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Offline MrTurner

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Re: Steering Rack
« Reply #3 on: 15 February 2009, 00:30 »
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!

Offline Ivor Mk4 Turbo

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Re: Steering Rack
« Reply #4 on: 15 February 2009, 07:57 »
Time for an R32/TT 225 rack, :P 8)
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Offline Grand Master Patch

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Re: Steering Rack
« Reply #5 on: 15 February 2009, 08:41 »
Time for an R32/TT 225 rack, :P 8)

What he said,you only need the steering rack and track rods arm things :smiley:

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Re: Steering Rack
« Reply #6 on: 15 February 2009, 10:08 »
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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Offline dai-cymru

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Re: Steering Rack
« Reply #7 on: 15 February 2009, 10:22 »
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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Re: Steering Rack
« Reply #8 on: 15 February 2009, 13:57 »
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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Re: Steering Rack
« Reply #9 on: 15 February 2009, 14:41 »
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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