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By *andm288 OP Couple
over a year ago
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Hi guys after some advice
Looks like my steering rack is playing up just wandering if this is a big job labour wise
The vehicle is a 09 Citroen relay Lwb van
The part off eBay is around £180
Any advice welcome
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Generally easier on a van as there's more room to wiggle the rack out without removing the subframe. Still a good few hours work though. Have a look and see if there's a refurb kit available for your rack, often its just a case of replacing the seals saving you tons of cash on the parts. |
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By *andm288 OP Couple
over a year ago
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"Generally easier on a van as there's more room to wiggle the rack out without removing the subframe. Still a good few hours work though. Have a look and see if there's a refurb kit available for your rack, often its just a case of replacing the seals saving you tons of cash on the parts."
Mr Who
You are definatley the man in the know when it comes to vehicles
Many thanks
Goes off to google replacement seals |
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By *andm288 OP Couple
over a year ago
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"Let me know how you get on. Happy to help where I can... 
Tom."
Hi Tom
Unfortunately they don't do replacement seals , however I have found a liquid that apparently seals any leaks looks similar to Rad weld but for steering racks !
Have you ever used anything similar ?
I think it's probably best just buying a complete new rack as the come with a 3 year guarantee
The mechanic I use is a friend so shouldn't rip me off but he's on about doing it on the floor as he doesn't have a garage
Not sure if the above is possible
Your thoughts ?
Thanks again
M |
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"Let me know how you get on. Happy to help where I can...
Tom.
Hi Tom
Unfortunately they don't do replacement seals , however I have found a liquid that apparently seals any leaks looks similar to Rad weld but for steering racks !
Have you ever used anything similar ?
I think it's probably best just buying a complete new rack as the come with a 3 year guarantee
The mechanic I use is a friend so shouldn't rip me off but he's on about doing it on the floor as he doesn't have a garage
Not sure if the above is possible
Your thoughts ?
Thanks again
M "
You can certainly give the liquid a go. If its the stuff made by Prestone then it will probably work, they even make stuff to fix blown head gaskets and it actually does a good job!
At least until you can get the vehicle to a mechanic at a convenient time.
I'll have a word with a few mates in the trade and see if there is a seal kit hiding away and not being sold to the public, there often is.. |
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By *andm288 OP Couple
over a year ago
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"Let me know how you get on. Happy to help where I can...
Tom.
Hi Tom
Unfortunately they don't do replacement seals , however I have found a liquid that apparently seals any leaks looks similar to Rad weld but for steering racks !
Have you ever used anything similar ?
I think it's probably best just buying a complete new rack as the come with a 3 year guarantee
The mechanic I use is a friend so shouldn't rip me off but he's on about doing it on the floor as he doesn't have a garage
Not sure if the above is possible
Your thoughts ?
Thanks again
M
You can certainly give the liquid a go. If its the stuff made by Prestone then it will probably work, they even make stuff to fix blown head gaskets and it actually does a good job!
At least until you can get the vehicle to a mechanic at a convenient time.
I'll have a word with a few mates in the trade and see if there is a seal kit hiding away and not being sold to the public, there often is.."
Many thanks |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Would it not be worthwhile changing the track rod ends at the same time ? They have to come off if your replacing the rack anyway and it will need the tracking done too . "
Only if they're worn, otherwise why bother. |
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By *andm288 OP Couple
over a year ago
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"Would it not be worthwhile changing the track rod ends at the same time ? They have to come off if your replacing the rack anyway and it will need the tracking done too .
Only if they're worn, otherwise why bother."
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By (user no longer on site)
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Drain as much of the old fluid as possible out, and check if there's a filter built into the reservoir and change it too.
And beware of the type used to refill - a genuine BMW replacement ZF style res proudly stated CHF11S -
Unfortunately the system was older and used Dexron ATF. .......oops |
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