hi has anyone had thier power steering rack replaced recentlly what sort of cost?
B bones308 New Member Joined Oct 19, 2011 Messages 108 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Location melbourne Members Ride vts 1999 V6 Aug 1, 2012 #1 hi has anyone had thier power steering rack replaced recentlly what sort of cost?
Tatiana We should have sushi Carol Staff member Joined Nov 30, 2003 Messages 2,519 Reaction score 775 Points 113 Location Land of the free Members Ride Equinox LTZ - runs on cocaine Aug 1, 2012 #2 You could always ring mechanics and get a ball park figure.
Killr6 tutut Joined Sep 14, 2010 Messages 1,033 Reaction score 3 Points 38 Location Hervey Bay QLD Members Ride BA XR6T Aug 1, 2012 #3 700ish new 400-500 for a reco one, price should be incl labour.
Brett_jjj Well-Known Member Joined Oct 16, 2009 Messages 6,805 Reaction score 109 Points 48 Location Tamworth NSW Members Ride vs commodore Aug 1, 2012 #4 For a fully reconditioned rack on ebay for my VS, I paid around $220, have a look on ebay before buying one through a local mechanics etc.
For a fully reconditioned rack on ebay for my VS, I paid around $220, have a look on ebay before buying one through a local mechanics etc.
S scrano Member Joined Feb 2, 2009 Messages 270 Reaction score 0 Points 16 Location Shepparton Members Ride VX Berlina LS1 Aug 1, 2012 #5 I know that it doesn't help you solve your problem, but always go with the rule of 3 if you're getting someone to do the work, and get 3 different guys too quote you. At least that way, you'll know if you're being ripped off or not
I know that it doesn't help you solve your problem, but always go with the rule of 3 if you're getting someone to do the work, and get 3 different guys too quote you. At least that way, you'll know if you're being ripped off or not
FATMOE New Member Joined Sep 3, 2010 Messages 1,213 Reaction score 3 Points 0 Location Sydney Members Ride VY Clubsport R8 Aug 1, 2012 #6 I got quoted $300 for a reco one from Holden and $150 to fit it by a mechanic, and then just a wheel alignment and your set.
I got quoted $300 for a reco one from Holden and $150 to fit it by a mechanic, and then just a wheel alignment and your set.
FATMOE New Member Joined Sep 3, 2010 Messages 1,213 Reaction score 3 Points 0 Location Sydney Members Ride VY Clubsport R8 Aug 1, 2012 #7 If your handy with tools and got a set of car ramps there pretty simple to fit yourself.
aaronevolution Donating Member Joined Mar 11, 2011 Messages 1,689 Reaction score 10 Points 0 Age 36 Location Hastings, Victoria Members Ride TURISMO VZ SS 6.0 Aug 1, 2012 #8 I thought I needed a new steering rack, turns out I only needed rack ends. $35 each and bam, drives beautifully.
I thought I needed a new steering rack, turns out I only needed rack ends. $35 each and bam, drives beautifully.
ultra8 New Member Joined Jul 9, 2012 Messages 38 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Age 53 Location Melbourne Members Ride VE GTS HSV Aug 1, 2012 #9 Bones if you near Rowville, call me in the morning and ill give you a quick quote over the phone, cheers 9764-0858 (John)
Bones if you near Rowville, call me in the morning and ill give you a quick quote over the phone, cheers 9764-0858 (John)
B bones308 New Member Joined Oct 19, 2011 Messages 108 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Location melbourne Members Ride vts 1999 V6 Aug 2, 2012 #10 thanks ultra8 i'm in the nothern subs, I have a slight leak (coulpe of drops of P/S oil over night) and I belive its the steering rack so I would like to replace it P/S I've had the car from when it was three months old and its in good nik.
thanks ultra8 i'm in the nothern subs, I have a slight leak (coulpe of drops of P/S oil over night) and I belive its the steering rack so I would like to replace it P/S I've had the car from when it was three months old and its in good nik.