Steering rack question

[4535jacks]

The power steering rack on my 98 Chimaera has gone and fluid is leaking out of it. Is the rack a standard rover or range rover part? Also does anyone know where I can send it to be reconditioned and how much reconditioning roughly costs?
Thanks

[PRTVR]

It may help you to look at previous posts, most subjects have been covered,
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Phil

[mdotrutherford]

Jist is its type specific, not readily available so a "reputable" overhaul/recon is the best option imho
Brgds
Ian

[HRG]

£135 for a full recon... I am happy with the service I received, others have not been. I used Greenwich Power Steering Services.

One word of advice, they come back sprayed black if yo have it done there. Mention beforehand if you don't want it painting!

[jaxdanjo]

I've used the Greenwich power steering specialist too. Have to say their work is top notch. They repaired my old FTO rack, cost an bit more than the £135 though. I had them remove the rack and replace it afterwards as it was too tricky for me to do. Cost me £400 in total and I quite like the matt black look.

Bear in mind that they do not check the tracking afterwards, this has to be done by a garage with the proper equipment.

[Timja]

HRG said:

£135 for a full recon... I am happy with the service I received, others have not been. I used Greenwich Power Steering Services.

One word of advice, they come back sprayed black if yo have it done there. Mention beforehand if you don't want it painting!

I'll PM you about my experience of them!

[davidindevon]

The PAS racks are specific to TVR Chims - not available other than from a breaker. Some charge £75 others know their rareity and charge £500 but make sure you get the lower steering column shaft and UJ's as these are specific to the PAS rack aswell.
A good place with specialist machining services if needed is Western Power Steering between Bath and Bristol - a full strip and rebuild is about £225 including repaint.

[daz the plumber]

why do you all say a recon unit is needed?its leaking fluid , it may be something simple !

[piston-broke]

Timja said:

HRG said:

£135 for a full recon... I am happy with the service I received, others have not been. I used Greenwich Power Steering Services.

One word of advice, they come back sprayed black if yo have it done there. Mention beforehand if you don't want it painting!

I'll PM you about my experience of them!

What happened? PM me.