Steering Rack

jimbo · Post by **jimbo** » Thu Aug 30, 2012 9:45 am

Anybody know where I can get my steering rack reconditioned? What's it likely to cost?

Cheers

James

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tut · Post by **tut** » Thu Aug 30, 2012 11:25 am

"As mine is LHD they can not use a stock exchange, but will send it away for a rebuild for the same price of £97 plus £15 shipping, collection and delivery, so a complete door to door for £112, which is pretty good going."

They should be able to do you an off the shelf replacement for RHD.

http://www.carparts-direct.co.uk 01623 658041

tut

jimbo · Post by **jimbo** » Thu Aug 30, 2012 1:17 pm

Amazing, thanks tut.

Ps im keeping the car, spoke to the missus

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Post by **campbell** » Thu Aug 30, 2012 1:19 pm

I used them too, James. I think Robin did as well. Know their stuff, and good service.

jimbo · Post by **jimbo** » Thu Aug 30, 2012 1:25 pm

Cool, thanks guys, hoping to sort this month then

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Lazydonkey · Post by **Lazydonkey** » Thu Aug 30, 2012 2:09 pm

You'll be AMAZED at the difference.

jimbo · Post by **jimbo** » Thu Aug 30, 2012 2:22 pm

Ok I actually can't wait now, just called them and its £97.95 +vat for an off the shelf replacement, with mine to be returned within 14 days. Amazing!

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B12ANR · Post by **B12ANR** » Thu Aug 30, 2012 2:51 pm

Hmm... my Exige has done a fair few miles now and i'm wondering should i be looking into this too... Is there a quick way to check for play in the rack?

Dominic · Post by **Dominic** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 9:19 am

B12ANR wrote:Hmm... my Exige has done a fair few miles now and i'm wondering should i be looking into this too... Is there a quick way to check for play in the rack?

AFAIK you can jack up the car, and wiggle the wheel about to feel for some loose play. You will need to hold the steering rack near the track rod ends to ascertain if any play is the rack or (more likely) the track rod end.... (though I'm no expert!)

I would expect you will notice more 'clunks' from the front end too.

Rosssco · Post by **Rosssco** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 10:32 am

Thats a good price, and might interest me too, assuming its the same / similar for a VX220..

jimbo · Post by **jimbo** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 10:47 am

Yeah that's how Ali showed me that it was on its way out, but the track rod ends also need replacing, particularly my left one.

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tut · Post by **tut** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 11:31 am

Replace the track rod ends at the same time, they are £14.77 each from Geary.

tut

B12ANR · Post by **B12ANR** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 1:28 pm

Good info. Cheers guys.

jimbo · Post by **jimbo** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 2:08 pm

Ok stupid question tut but who is Geary?

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Dominic · Post by **Dominic** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 2:27 pm

jimbo wrote:Ok stupid question tut but who is Geary?

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Geary, AKA Elise Parts.

Scottish Elises

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