How To : Replace Steering Rack - VT

[Rhin0o8]

Hi there,
I have a few questions about replacing a Steering rack on a Series I VT Berlina
seems to be leaking in the Passenger side boot or slightly inwards from that point

Been quoted ALOT to get it replaced in full
Im wondering if its possible to just replace the RACK ENDS and BOOTS to solve the problem

any info i can gather before i get my hands dirty will be appreciated

 

[jazza15]

It's leaking because the seals are gone. You were probably quoted for a changeover reconditioned rack.
They commonly leak slightly out of the boot, the vast majority of people on this forum will tell you that.
Chnaging the tie rods won't fix it.
If you need the leak stopped for a roadworthy, then i hear emptying the boot of the fluid and then putting it on with new ties to make it look like a new rack or something should do it.
Basically, if it isn't affecting performance that much, don't worry about it, you'll just be wasting your money.