1989 100... power steering rack replacement

[Kneale Brownson]

So, Clint, how much would YOU charge to install a rack in a 1989 
100?  Would you demand that it be OEM supplied through the Audi dealer, or 
would you agree to source an aftermarket rebuilt unit?


At 11:23 PM 07/14/2001 +0000, Clint F. wrote:

>I'm not going to scold you about the regular ps fluid, you'll get enough 
>of that elsewhere.
>If you decide to buy the rack being recomended to you by the other 
>listers, better see how happy your mechanic is about putting it in.  I 
>don't install customer parts unless they include a BJ. (sorry guys, your 
>just out of luck) If I ever do for some reason, the rack is guarnteed to 
>be in the car.(Barring you buying the wrong one)  If it never works, 
>tough, and you can pay me twice to put another in.  I don't intend to 
>sound like an ass, but your in effect taking food out of my kids mouth 
>when you bring a part to me, and asking me to put my reputation and 
>warranty behind it.
>If your mechanic will do it, fantastic!  Get the rack yourself and save 
>600 beans.  Do him a favor and have new outer tie rod ends with it.(yours 
>may be stuck, and it will save time in getting new ones) Ask if there are 
>any things he will need to know about the rack/wants included with 
>it.  Don't leave the car in his shop for a week while you wait for UPS, 
>get it shipped as fast as you can.  And last, take a 12 pack of his 
>favorite brew when you pick your car up.
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