[V8] Steering Rack - Good Sources?

[James]

Unfortunately, it appears mine has some substantial wear indicators in the
body due to the boot being trashed for most of the last few years (I
suspect) - so to do it right I'd need to hone/bore it - which I'm not
equipped to do.   I wish it was nice enough to refurb myself, though... ;)

On Fri, Jul 9, 2010 at 10:16 AM, Jason Wilkerson <wilke_jb at yahoo.com> wrote:

> If you are good with a wrench you can rebuild it yourself for under $100.
>
> --- On Fri, 7/9/10, James <deviant at deviant.org> wrote:
>
> > From: James <deviant at deviant.org>
> > Subject: [V8] Steering Rack - Good Sources?
> > To: V8 at audifans.com
> > Date: Friday, July 9, 2010, 10:20 AM
> > Hello all -
> >
> > Does anyone have a good/reliable source for a
> > remanufactured steering rack?
> >
> > I see that Rock Auto can get them for ~$450.
> > AutoZone can get them for ~$850...
> > ...I won't mention any of the others that are over that
> > price!
> >
> > I tried "Garo Steering" (as listed on eBay-one of those
> > generic reman
> > companies) - but they sent me (despite me sending pictures
> > of the part
> > number plate, etc.) some rack that looks like it is off of
> > a Ford
> > Farimont...
> >
> > ...at least they claim I'll get a refund...  We'll
> > see.
> >
> > I've also had real good experiences with Rock Auto on other
> > parts, as well
> > as returns.
> >
> > Any thoughts, long-term experiences, or *totally avoid*
> > scenarios?
> >
> > --James
> >
> > 1991 Audi V8 Quattro
> > 2002 VW Passat GLS4M
> > 2005 Audi TT Q
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