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Old 20th February 2015, 03:57 PM
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the one on my D2 went, was the hardest longest repair job I've ever done undertaken, but had to DIY when the Audi dealers wanted north of £1,800 for it.
Ouch. Now that is a **** of a job..... I know it do-able, but would never have attempted it myself..... Mental note, Sarg is pretty handy with a spanner...
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Old 20th February 2015, 03:58 PM
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Mental note, Sarg is pretty handy with a spanner...
Correction: Sarg's brother and father are both handy with a spanner, Sarg is good at brewing tea

I remember at the time reading of lots and lots of failures of steering racks, yet very rarely hear of it on this forum.

It was doing that job that led me to find A8 parts and this forum in the first place.
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Old 20th February 2015, 05:19 PM
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Cheers all.
Yes - I had the same issue with my old D2 also, but got a second hand rack from A8Parts and got an Indy to fit it - came to around £350 all in if not mistaken (and still going well after 3 years, under a new owner ....)

Ian - could be but hard to tell to be honest. Will get a better idea once the garage has had a look on Monday.


Had to get a hire car for Monday as my daughter has an interview for a London university and for us to go by train would be over £300 and the times for the coach are ridiculous - the car including fuel will probably work out a bit more than the coach but still, a no brainer.

Once I get all the major issues sorted (god knows how many attempts at getting the blower working and it still doesn't ) it will be up for sale and will be selling it cheap so keep an eye out for it soon.

Can't see me getting another A8 to be honest - had 2, really enjoyed the D2 but only enjoyed the D3 for the first few months then every week, something would happen to take the shine off.... just being honest.
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sorry to hear your woes Andy, keep your chin up
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