Re: 5000s Steering Rack Update

[ti@amb.org (Ti Kan)]

Alexander van Gerbig writes:
>     Rack is toast, got a price from loca mech. for $400 for a rebuilt unit,
> $40 for a 2 year or 3 year warranty, can't remember.  Hydraulic pump is new
> so no need to change.  Rack is spitting fresh fluid quite profusely at the
> moment, keep it topped up and drive it as little until my sister can decide
> what to do.  Got an extra can of Pentosin as well.  Also quoted as 4 hours
> labor to r/r and 2 hours to align, is this right?

$400 is too expensive unless that includes labor.  You can get a
rebuilt rack that comes with a lifetime guarantee from Jorgen Automotive
for around $180.  Check the qlist archives.

-Ti
96 A4 2.8 quattro
84 5000S 2.1 turbo
80 4000 2.0
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