Power steering rack rebuild

[Chimp871]

Noticed a loss of PAS fluid over time and discovered that the off side boot was leaking fluid. Looks like a seal has gone.

Anyone recommend a company and approx cost for rebuilding it?

Also is it easy to remove from car?

[hoofa]

Yes killey Clinton in Birmingham , don’t trust anyone else, fairly easy to do your have to ring them to get a price bit 200-350 but you want the new improved seals fitted

[J-2]

I had mine done by Kily Clinton last October including the modified seal and bush’ it was about £400. I also had the pump checked and they found a fault.So that is worthwhile having done at the same time. They can supply you with close fitting pipes as the ones that Tvr fitted can make it a bit tight to get out,I had to take mine off.

It is a job you only want to do once.

John

[Chimp871]

Did you take off the rack yourselves or drive in. I’m happy to remove it.

[hoofa]

You will have to take it out and send it to them

[phazed]

Even though the rack can be wiggled out through a wheel arch with the track rods on, the easiest way is to remove the Y piece which usually can be wiggled off without removing the exhaust system, remove the track rods which simply unscrew using a large spanner and lift the rack out through the top of the engine compartment without any fuss.

[Hedgehopper]

F^^^^^^^^^^

This is definitely worth the trouble, much more difficult with the track rods in place.l I haven't tried it but it might be possible to remove one side only.

Edited by Hedgehopper on Sunday 25th April 13:23

[hoofa]

You can extract it drives side with track rod ends on place but car removed

[J-2]

I removed mine through the n/s wheel arch as recommended by Steve D As I was also removing the pump I drained the cooling system and removed the bottom hose and pipe work to give it a bit more room and removed the swirl pot to get at the pump. Disconnect the steering u/j's remove track rod ends and it should come out. Mine was very tight to move so I removed the two copper transfer pipes and it came out ok. I replaced the transfer pipes with the close fitting ones from K C and it went back in with no problems.

[Chimp871]

Rack is out £500 is the quote, did ask another company and also the same price.

[Chimp871]

The viton seal is loose no circlip, may be normal not sure. But copper pipes broke removing them, they have had it any way.

[RumbleTumble]

Chimp871 said:

Rack is out £500 is the quote, did ask another company and also the same price.

I had the same issue - Warren at TopCats sorted it for me so may be worth checking with him..?

[Hedgehopper]

Please excuse me if I have misunderstood your post, but that white washer is surely the rack stop not a seal?

[Chimp871]

Correct it is a stop. Just looks like a viton seal.

Picking up rack tomorrow 405 + new low profile transfer pipes 55 + vat

[Chimp871]

Just arrived. Looks good

[hoofa]

That was quick turn around , from Killey ?

[Chimp871]

Yes

[SILICONEKID 357HP]

Junk the lot and fit the scooby rack .

[hoofa]

No don’t , fit a manual rack and fit epas

[SILICONEKID 357HP]

I totaly agree but it's not a simple fit and costs alot of money .