Steering rack

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Steering rack

Post by Gripped » Wed Dec 02, 2015 3:21 pm

Mine might be leaking oil from the rubber gaiters, so getting garage to look at it.

Assuming the worst, What do people normally suggest? a) a new rack, b) a replacement seal kit, c) a recon rack.

Also, what costs am I looking at???

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Re: Steering rack

Post by mikeonb4c » Wed Dec 02, 2015 3:41 pm

Gripped wrote:Mine might be leaking oil from the rubber gaiters, so getting garage to look at it.

Assuming the worst, What do people normally suggest? a) a new rack, b) a replacement seal kit, c) a recon rack.

Also, what costs am I looking at???

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I think I read that a recon (or new) rack is the recommended route, as seals are tricky and/or replacement exercise not guaranteed to work. But no doubt someone more knowledgeable will be along to advise if you can't find a discussion using 'Search'.
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Re: Steering rack

Post by mikeWalsall » Wed Dec 02, 2015 4:54 pm

Being close to Chrisrmas .. you could try some seal sealer (a seal softener .. same stuff as for auto boxes) .. available from your local car shop .. ebay etc: .. typically made by Lucas .. STP .. Wynnes ..

Cheaper than an exchange rack + labour charges ..
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Re: Steering rack

Post by francophile1947 » Wed Dec 02, 2015 8:05 pm

mikeWalsall wrote:Being close to Chrisrmas .. you could try some seal sealer (a seal softener .. same stuff as for auto boxes) .. available from your local car shop .. ebay etc: .. typically made by Lucas .. STP .. Wynnes ..

Cheaper than an exchange rack + labour charges ..

Yep - that worked on mine 8)
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Re: Steering rack

Post by Northern Bongolow » Wed Dec 02, 2015 10:23 pm

theres some useful advice on this link, especially if you have an airbag steering wheel.

http://www.igmaynard.co.uk/bongo/forum/ ... =0#p653474
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Re: Steering rack

Post by Gripped » Wed Dec 02, 2015 11:12 pm

Thanks guys. I'll see what the garage finds and go from there.
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