Reconditioned Steering Racks

[master_oogwai]

I think that's ruddy harsh!

How low is your car??  You might want to point out that other cars, like Steve's whose car is lowered around 60-70mm, has done significant mileage on reconditioned racks without any problems.

I wouldn't accept their answer and fight them to replace it under warranty.

To be very honest, I am not sure. The car was lowered by AmD and they told me they just set it to their 'standard' height for all customers.

Not sure if it will help to give an idea of the ride height, but the car is still on the standard 16" Monty 1 wheels and their is still a good half an inch gap between the tyre and the arches on front and back.

[master_oogwai]

Anyone know what possible way can a car with lowered suspension caused the steering rack to leak?

Thanks

[Steve_PD]

your changing the angle of the track rods quite alot when you lower it which also puts more strain on all the seals
but it should last alot longer than it did!
how many miles have you done since it got fitted?

[T_J_G]

Raise it up and take it to another dealer!?

[master_oogwai]

your changing the angle of the track rods quite alot when you lower it which also puts more strain on all the seals

how many miles have you done since it got fitted?

This is similar to what the guy at VW said.

I am not 100% sure how many miles I have done since I had the new one fitted, but I mainly use the car for work and back for five days a week. Each way is only about 22 miles.

@T_J_G - the dealer has provided me with some pics of my car to show me what they think is causing the damage to not honour the warranty. I will be taking these pics to an VW specialist for an second opinion.