Yet more issues :-(

gninnam · #1 22nd July 2010, 09:13 PM

Well - the first replacement rack is leaking so will need to be replaced

Can't afford it this month so just going to have the front control arm changed then see how long it lasts (the fluid level hasn't budged, but you can see it on the gaiter and lower down) before it needs new oil

thebluewhale · #2 23rd July 2010, 06:01 PM

Andy,

You could always try this in the meantime.

I'll try and make the pic a bit bigger next time

gninnam · #3 23rd July 2010, 08:37 PM

Cheers.
Where do you get this from and is it good

thebluewhale · #4 24th July 2010, 03:21 PM

I picked it up from the local motor factors.

Is it any good?

Well, it stopped the leak but I don't know if it contributed to the demise of the steering rack. I don't think it did, it was probably just wear and that I have to do a lot of lock to lock low speed steering.

It's worth a punt for a tenner if the rack's knackered anyway.

I'll pick one up for you if you can't find it.

Let me know

Steve

Just_Ben · #5 24th July 2010, 10:12 PM

Sorry to hear you've had probs mate but glad you have the good part so quick.

Good luck with the garage bud

gninnam · #6 4th August 2010, 07:37 PM

OK - Car went in to have the front suspension control arm with the knackered ball joint replaced yesterday.

Rang this afternoon to see it it was ready and he mentioned that they have just put it back on the ramp to put in the part they had forgotten and it would be ready for 5PM.

So... got the wife to drop me off and the car was outside ready so I went in to pay and discuss what part they had forgotten.
He said that it had been on the ramp all day and when he took it for a drive he heard a knocking noise and realised he had forgotten to put the front control arm in so headed back to do that.

I told him that that it was only booked in to have the control arm replaced so what else had they done.................

They had replaced the steering rack (I had left the 2nd one I had got from A8 Parts in the boot)

I had told them that I couldn't afford to have it changed when they checked it last time so I was shocked to say the least

So, he said he would charge me for the front control arm and when I could afford to pay for the other work for the steering rack change then that would be OK - I should coco

What a day

thebluewhale · #7 5th August 2010, 10:45 AM

Nice one mate, that's a bit of a result.

Let's hope the steering rack stays leak and knock free for you.

And staged payments from a garage! Unheard of!