Hey people,
Just got the van back from the MOT, looks like I need to replace the power steering pump ( leaking for about 3 years but they've pulled me up on it this time) and replace the steering rack(leaking)! I'm told that the pump shouldn't be to difficult to find but the rack is a wee tad of a problem, not least the cost of the fecker. So do I get the leaky one reconditioned? If so where??
Its a 84 LHD petrol (US import if that means anything).
Amongst other things the exhaust has blown pretty bad so if anyone has got one, i'm a buyer!
ARGGGH! Cheers brains!
Unclemonty
Where to recon my leaky power steering rack?
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Re: Where to recon my leaky power steering rack?
these guys have been mentioned:
http://www.westernpowersteering.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
spoke to them the other day - £150 plus postage (they arrange collection and delivery) - takes 48 hours-ish
http://www.westernpowersteering.co.uk" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
spoke to them the other day - £150 plus postage (they arrange collection and delivery) - takes 48 hours-ish
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Re: Where to recon my leaky power steering rack?
my experience with western not good
Martin Red Westie has found a better company but I've gone and deleted the pm he sent me recently, he'll be along shortly
they are available new from germany still but not cheap
also PC52 in the syncronauts has a completre diesel lhd ps set for sale quite cheap
Martin Red Westie has found a better company but I've gone and deleted the pm he sent me recently, he'll be along shortly
they are available new from germany still but not cheap
also PC52 in the syncronauts has a completre diesel lhd ps set for sale quite cheap
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found Martin's response elsewhere
https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.p ... ead#unread
https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.p ... ead#unread
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Re: Where to recon my leaky power steering rack?
Aidan wrote:found Martin's response elsewhere
https://club8090.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.p ... ead#unread
good to know

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Re: Where to recon my leaky power steering rack?
i had mine done from a local company who do nothing but racks £110.00all new seals and boots told that rhd rack uses same components as a porsche ie seals did the recon in a day most of the time was for the paint to dry
will find details and post tommorrow
will find details and post tommorrow
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http://www.powersteeringonline.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
another option. They do the LT so I'm sure they could help.
another option. They do the LT so I'm sure they could help.
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