VT steering rack boot

[Laskopivo]

Hi guys, im new here and desperate for an answer. My Vt Berlina just torn its steering rack boot passenger side and I have to drive the family tomorrow from sydney to Port Macquarie. Just wondering if its worth the drive or should i take 2006 Barina instead. Any feedback welcome. My last hope is that Holden Might be able to fit me in tomorrow on Xmas eve. Merry Christmas Anyways.

[sly_gen3]

it should be fine as long as long the roads arnt super wet, dusty etc... rack boots are not that hard to do your self if you have a few tools. takes about 30 mins.

[Laskopivo]

thanks sly, been quoted $800 for new steering rack and $400 for new link pin kit. NRMA can stick that you know where.

[jazza15]

I've got a spare pair of boots lying around from my old rack if you need them.

[gungazza]

thanks sly, been quoted $800 for new steering rack and $400 for new link pin kit. NRMA can stick that you know where.

mate i got a reco rack for 250 exchange put it in myself with a mate not that hard

[BOGANV8]

thanks sly, been quoted $800 for new steering rack and $400 for new link pin kit. NRMA can stick that you know where.

If it just the steering boot WHY replace the rack...

[sly_gen3]

dont forget to get a wheel alignment after changing any of the steering componets. as you toe will most likely be out and steering wheel off centre :-)

[Laskopivo]

thanks for all the replies, I will end up shopping around when i get back from holidays. Now my car wont start and NRMA said it was my key. Petrol pump cuts out after a crank then i get nothing.