steering rack..replace or refurbish? - Page 2

postbasher · 6th March 2020, 13:27

no i have not...steering feels very good...responsive and normal..will check it now you have mentioned it...

postbasher · 6th March 2020, 13:36

so,quick update...took car to a garage in plymouth that i used once before...i like them, they seem ok but were a bit vague around putting a replacement rack back in...saying it could be a lengthy job and if it was not put in exactly right that it would have to come out and start again....didnt sound right...but i am no mech so wondered if anybody on the forum wants the job if i purchase replacement or can recommend someone...am willing to travel a fair way for this...

postbasher · 6th March 2020, 14:04

no...not checked that level...but will now!

Bickerm · 6th March 2020, 14:15

just had my steering rack replaced it was leaking where the steering column connects. leaking at a rate of one top up a week!
My garage quoted 2.2 hours for the job, it took them 3 hours as they need to drop the subframe slightly to get it.
And the new one feels so much better.

I use Sandy Garage in Par they looked after all my rovers for the bits I cant do.

Mark

Eddy600 · 6th March 2020, 14:18

Taking a steering rack off and replacing is an easy task, the steering rack itself is bolted to the subframe with 4 bolts and after dropping the exhaust or unbolting from the manifold and moving it out the way there is not much else to do, I would recommend trying another garage and having a comparison.

postbasher · 6th March 2020, 14:20

Hi Bickerm, must be such a relief eh...i havnt noticed any issues at all with my steering...from what ive read 2.2hrs is good going...

jonc3725 · 6th March 2020, 14:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by postbasher

steering rack is a likely fail in nxt mot...should i replace or refurbish pls folks?...I tried calling JayGee Hydraulics but they went into liquidation 2 yrs ago apparently

Just realised you are in my neck of the woods.
I have used these chaps for all my steering racks over the years including the ZT I have just restored and they are very good. They have the rack for about a week and they are only 20 minutes from you. I recommend them.

http://www.kellybraysteering.co.uk/

Obviously they need your current rack or a spare.

Price for my ZT was around the £180 mark.

directstep · 6th March 2020, 15:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by postbasher

steering rack is a likely fail in nxt mot...should i replace or refurbish pls folks?...I tried calling JayGee Hydraulics but they went into liquidation 2 yrs ago apparently

PM'd you - I have a "NEW" original rack for sale - exactly what you need - ex Longbridge factory and still has the MG/Rover Part sticker on it !
Can't beat that with a recon rack .....

postbasher · 7th March 2020, 21:38

thanku directstep...and ur not too far away...know anyone who could do the fitting in yr area?....a personal recommendation, someone youve used before?

postbasher · 7th March 2020, 21:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonc3725

Just realised you are in my neck of the woods.
I have used these chaps for all my steering racks over the years including the ZT I have just restored and they are very good. They have the rack for about a week and they are only 20 minutes from you. I recommend them.

http://www.kellybraysteering.co.uk/

Obviously they need your current rack or a spare.

Price for my ZT was around the £180 mark.

thanks for this...maybe a meet for coffee sometime?...thanks for the suggestion...am considering..

6th March 2020, 13:27	#11
postbasher Avid contributor Rover Connoisseur cdt se auto Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Plymouth Posts: 129 Thanks: 213 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts	no i have not...steering feels very good...responsive and normal..will check it now you have mentioned it...

6th March 2020, 13:36	#12
postbasher Avid contributor Rover Connoisseur cdt se auto Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Plymouth Posts: 129 Thanks: 213 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts	so,quick update...took car to a garage in plymouth that i used once before...i like them, they seem ok but were a bit vague around putting a replacement rack back in...saying it could be a lengthy job and if it was not put in exactly right that it would have to come out and start again....didnt sound right...but i am no mech so wondered if anybody on the forum wants the job if i purchase replacement or can recommend someone...am willing to travel a fair way for this...

6th March 2020, 14:04	#13
postbasher Avid contributor Rover Connoisseur cdt se auto Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Plymouth Posts: 129 Thanks: 213 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts	no...not checked that level...but will now!

6th March 2020, 14:15	#14
Bickerm Newbie Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Kernow Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 12 Times in 9 Posts	just had my steering rack replaced it was leaking where the steering column connects. leaking at a rate of one top up a week! My garage quoted 2.2 hours for the job, it took them 3 hours as they need to drop the subframe slightly to get it. And the new one feels so much better. I use Sandy Garage in Par they looked after all my rovers for the bits I cant do. Mark

6th March 2020, 14:18	#15
Eddy600 Loves to post Rover, MG Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Halifax Posts: 275 Thanks: 19 Thanked 77 Times in 61 Posts	Taking a steering rack off and replacing is an easy task, the steering rack itself is bolted to the subframe with 4 bolts and after dropping the exhaust or unbolting from the manifold and moving it out the way there is not much else to do, I would recommend trying another garage and having a comparison.

6th March 2020, 14:20	#16
postbasher Avid contributor Rover Connoisseur cdt se auto Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Plymouth Posts: 129 Thanks: 213 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts	Hi Bickerm, must be such a relief eh...i havnt noticed any issues at all with my steering...from what ive read 2.2hrs is good going...

7th March 2020, 21:38	#19
postbasher Avid contributor Rover Connoisseur cdt se auto Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Plymouth Posts: 129 Thanks: 213 Thanked 21 Times in 18 Posts	thanku directstep...and ur not too far away...know anyone who could do the fitting in yr area?....a personal recommendation, someone youve used before?