Steering rack on GTI 5.

Rouxenator said:
And if they do it will not be full price.

I had two years of warranty on my Astra when I bought it, nine months in the aircon compressor died and Regent only paid 50%. Luckily GMSA paid the other 50%, but in most cases you will have to pay some of the costs.
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These are the guys who quoted me R5200. I think I will take it to them http://www.powersteering.co.za/services.asp
 
Ok guys I just got my car back, CV boot done but now the car is driving very well, that funny noise and loose wheel feel is gone. Should I still take it for the Steering rack check or just drive until I feel something? It feels very solid and as if there was something loose that have been tightened. I am really happy with the way she drives.
 
Kbeat said:
Ok guys I just got my car back, CV boot done but now the car is driving very well, that funny noise and loose wheel feel is gone. Should I still take it for the Steering rack check or just drive until I feel something? It feels very solid and as if there was something loose that have been tightened. I am really happy with the way she drives.
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If you don't feel any play in the steering then you should be fine. It could have been something as simple as lose rack ends that got tightened.
 
Rouxenator said:
Yikes! OK then I stand corrected. I still don't think it should be that expensive, replaced a steering rack on an E30 and it was less than R3k.
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Thats not front wheel drive though. I'd imagine having both power and steering going to the same wheels adds a lot of complexity & strength issues, so a 3k -> 20k jump isn't impossible. High perhaps, but not impossible.
 
HavocXphere said:
Thats not front wheel drive though. I'd imagine having both power and steering going to the same wheels adds a lot of complexity & strength issues, so a 3k -> 20k jump isn't impossible. High perhaps, but not impossible.
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Very true, forgot about the RWD making the BMW rack less complicated.
 
HavocXphere said:
Thats not front wheel drive though. I'd imagine having both power and steering going to the same wheels adds a lot of complexity & strength issues, so a 3k -> 20k jump isn't impossible. High perhaps, but not impossible.
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Rouxenator said:
Very true, forgot about the RWD making the BMW rack less complicated.
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I don't see how it differs much between a FWD & RWD car, the functioning is identical and the steering rack has nothing to do with the drive train. You have a steering rack with tie rod ends connected to the steering arms on the wheel assembly and that's pretty much it.
 
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ponder said:
I don't see how it differs much between a FWD & RWD car, the functioning is identical and the steering rack has nothing to do with the drive train. You have a steering rack with tie rod ends connected to the steering arms on the wheel assembly and that's pretty much it.
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Very true, it a common misconception.
 
Dom1n8tr1x said:
Very true, it a common misconception.
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I sometimes wonder if people have even just remotely looked at what they are talking about. If they did they would know otherwise.

Next time your car is up on the ramp or the bonnet is open have a look at how everything is connected and works. Knowing a bit about cars could also save you considerable money when someone tries to take you for a ride.
 
ponder said:
I sometimes wonder if people have even just remotely looked at what they are talking about. If they did they would know otherwise.

Next time your car is up on the ramp or the bonnet is open have a look at how everything is connected and works. Knowing a bit about cars could also save you considerable money when someone tries to take you for a ride.
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Great advise and internet also helps a lot because it shows you the diagram of the parts.
 
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