PAS Rack, how much?
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See my topic on www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?f=8&h=&t=46093
If you have a rack it can be refurbished as Andy at APM has the parts, or could get hold of them.
Don't know how much a new rack could be but I think Rivergirrl had one fitted, so she might know
T-J-K
If you have a rack it can be refurbished as Andy at APM has the parts, or could get hold of them.
Don't know how much a new rack could be but I think Rivergirrl had one fitted, so she might know
T-J-K
TT Tim, I'm also retro fitting PAS to my Griff. I was after a rack for two months, now I've got two and am working on getting a third. Keep digging and eventually you'll find one. The costs can be kept down if you try really hard and try and source as much of the parts yourself. So far mine owes me £260 and like I said, I've got two racks (one slightly damaged) and a pump, which are the most expensive parts. If and when I get the other rack repaired I will be selling it on, so if you're interested, drop me a line in a month or so.
Rich...Corin Denton said:
The rack is an exclusive TVR item and will cost you £700 for the priveledge, what is the problem with your rack, I had mine rebuilt about 2 years ago at a cost of about £200 (I removed it myself mind you) don't throw your money around just yet!
Where did you get it rebuilt ??
REF. STEERING RACK....I've a 96 Chimaera with PAS that's just failed the MOT due to split gaiters....I'm assuming that my existing steering rack is fixable with the right bits...Where can I get the right bits??..David Gerald quoted £800 for a new rack & £300 for a reconditioned one (if they could get hold of one)....Any help appreciated I use the car every day...Cheers...MIKE B
MikeBaldwin said:
REF. STEERING RACK....I've a 96 Chimaera with PAS that's just failed the MOT due to split gaiters....I'm assuming that my existing steering rack is fixable with the right bits...Cheers...MIKE B
Universal bits of rubber bellows as any garage will supply/fit, doubt it has to be TVR !! Your only additional cost maybe re-tracking since the ball joint will be separated before rubber bellow replaced - an accomplished fitter should check tracking afterwards - mind, some dont !!
However comma, if bellows split for some time and you've now ruined inner ball-joint/rack, then disregard my message above.........!!
Happy motoring and fingers crossed for you.
Trev McM
GOOD NEWS!...Having searched the world of PAS steering racks I've found that Tower View will remove, send off & refit existing rack for £469 + VAT (£255 recondition, £165 labour, £46.80 pair new track rod ends, £2.90 fluid) with approx 24 hr turnaround...OR.....visit www.auto-steer.co.uk....Really helpful guy named Mike....£145 (no VAT!)..£20 DHL courier..24 hr turnaround. You'll have to organise the removal & refitting though..Sounds like a result!...MIKE B
I used Power Steering Services (www.power-steering.co.uk) in Greenwich to recon my Chimaera PAS rack. The cost was about £150 with collection and delivery.
Removal is not easy - took me about 5 hours - but I could do it much quicker next time.
Tips:
Removing the bonnet, radiator and front grill helps
Undo the anti-roll bar to get the rack out between the wishbones.
Mark the position of the steering column to rack splines carefully or you'll have to use trial and error to get the rack centred and teh wheel straight.
Dan
Removal is not easy - took me about 5 hours - but I could do it much quicker next time.
Tips:
Removing the bonnet, radiator and front grill helps
Undo the anti-roll bar to get the rack out between the wishbones.
Mark the position of the steering column to rack splines carefully or you'll have to use trial and error to get the rack centred and teh wheel straight.
Dan
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