grdwalker Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 took the 77 mk2 esky to a wof place and one of the issues he quoted was a loose streering rack. the bushing right at the bottom has been replaced less than a year ago. any ideas what he could be talking about, im not sure if he was just unusually picky, but im trying to sell the car and this looks like the most expensive issue. thanks, sorry if i cant be more specific. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Go back and ask him to point out what part he means - he has to be able to locate and point out the play to you.. It will likely be 5 things if something has worn out (presuming that it isn't just a loose bolt) the D-bush that bridges from the rack to the crossmember - possible the adustment between the internal rack and pinion mechanism - unlikely the bush in the end of the rack - possible the inner rack end - likely the tie rod end - possible It could be other things in the steering column but that isn't really the rack.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valiant Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 The bolts that hold the rack to the subframe worked loose on my mark 2 once. Could be that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grdwalker Posted April 13, 2011 Author Share Posted April 13, 2011 ok thanks for replies, wheel hubs were loose as well apparently (bearings?) could this all be tied together? what is the most expensive thing here, and what would take the longest and most parts to repair? just so i can judge cost and time etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two_days_late Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I just paid $70 for a front wheel bearing at repco for my mk2.... im sure you could find one cheaper but I needed it there and then. Cheers Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Tighten wheel bearings yourself then get someone to wiggle wheel up and down, and side to side while you feel the rack boots etc for play. There is an adjustment in one side which you can adjust by pulling the rack out. Gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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