VR Steering Rack

[darkmonk]

Have had to top up the power steering fluid up twice within the week, first time had to add almost a full 500ml bottle and then another 200ml about 2 days later. Rang the family mechanic who said it was probably the steering rack. After a bit of research on here i decided to go and check the steering boots. Both of which were full of fluid. So i´m guessing that it is a rack. What sort of money does it look i´m up for? I´m taking the car to the mechanic tomorrow morning for the bad news

[VTS5]

Have had to top up the power steering fluid up twice within the week, first time had to add almost a full 500ml bottle and then another 200ml about 2 days later. Rang the family mechanic who said it was probably the steering rack. After a bit of research on here i decided to go and check the steering boots. Both of which were full of fluid. So i´m guessing that it is a rack. What sort of money does it look i´m up for? I´m taking the car to the mechanic tomorrow morning for the bad news

I got one (c/over) for $160.Took me about two solid hours to change it my self.Oh because i've replace the tie rod ends $35 for the front-end alignment too.Workshops will ask about $400-450 for (rack only)the job.

[hako]

If you're not planning on keeping the car for long or spending $$$ on it you could try a bottle of power steering stop leak - it can work and save you $$$$. I've used it in a few cars and had no problems.

[darkmonk]

Iĺl be keeping the car for awhile it was a xmas gift from my father since I had a growing family. Just need to get it running sweet before I sell off my old and tiny barina. Hopefully the mechanic in the family can sort me out.

[sganro]

Had the exact same problem with mine a while back. Got a new one put in, was worth about $300 from memory

[biganf]

darkmonk,

it wont take long to replace

u have to jack it up from the front both sides...

then u take ur front wheels off...

take off the split pins...

un bolt tht one bolt...both sides...

then u unclip it im not sure if theres another bolt couldnt see where i was standing....

then change ova n reverse ur steps...

key hint make sure the wheel is straight b4 reclippin becos mine is now not in the centre have fun try ebay i payed 120 for a reco'd one