changin steering rack easy or hard cheap or pricey

[GJSEB79]

as above is there any thread out there for changing rack and does any one have any idea roughley on the price of a new rack

[Steve_PD]

you can get a reconditioned rack off ebay for £130, I fitted on last year and its been fine.
as for fitting its not to bad your need a extra pair of hands to get the rack in and out.  took about 4 hours to fit and align the wheels
I got quoted £700 at a garage, new rack was £400, new track rod ends and wheel alignment + labour

[GJSEB79]

are the racks model the same on all cars ie mine is a 20v non turbo i have seen a 1.8t one and a 1.4 one would these fit and is there so will i need a new rack plus track rod ends

[Steve_PD]

I think the only different rack is the R32/TT quick rack all the rest are the same
you want new rack, track rod ends and some fluid

[GJSEB79]

is it a defenate no no to using the car then even if i carry a bottle of fluid with me

[richw911]

I think the only different rack is the R32/TT quick rack all the rest are the same
you want new rack, track rod ends and some fluid

Indeed 

As Steve said get a recon rack

http://www.eurocarparts.com/ecp/c/Volkswagen_Golf_1.8_2000/p/Car-Parts/Suspension-and-Steering/Steering/Steering-Racks-and-Mounts

[GJSEB79]

rich does it have to be of a same model as mine or will any mk4 golf rack fit

[richw911]

rich does it have to be of a same model as mine or will any mk4 golf rack fit

As Steve says AFAIK 

[Steve_PD]

cheaper here
offer £110 and they should accept it and this one is only a £50 surcharge unlike the one the old man Rich posted which is £140

[Steve_PD]

is it a defenate no no to using the car then even if i carry a bottle of fluid with me

you shouldnt drive it, you will loose the fluid very quickly and risk damaging the pump which is another £120