Damm Steering Rack Leaking

[scotty212uk]

Got to replace the rack - its a GR Auto - has anyone done one of these - do you have to drop the subframe - what do you reackon for timing - how many hours should it take?

many thanks

[colm_mcm]

I don't think you have to drop the subframe. I think it's just held on with a few brackets.

[scotty212uk]

i hope so - can anyone else confirm this - if so happy days!

[optical illusion]

As per colm, no. Long enough job to do though unless you have tiny arms

Have you established where the leak is coming from on the rack? Why replace the whole thing (expensive) if you need only replace one part of it?

[Dilogoat86]

Steering racks are notoriously annoying on any car really. Can be more of a pain in the ar$e to replace a part if you have to find it first. Are you sure it's leaking from the rack or is it leaking from the pump?

[scotty212uk]

defo from the rack - n/s gator has burst due to seal gone - anyone ever done one on fto here?

[Dilogoat86]

No, but I'm currently trying to do the front ARBs and I can see the rack. It looks like it would be awkward but not impossible.

[99casst]

have u resolved this issue i will upload a pic of my rack tomoz so u got a idear as there is no lump at moment and u will be able to see better but i think the job is easy if u take subframe of it dont take long had mine of in 2 min

[CJ]

@ 99casst - while your posts are useful, they are very difficult to read, please don't use excessive text speak when posting on the forums.

Members should post in a way which is consistent with "normal writing". Users should not post excessive numbers of emoticons, large, small or coloured text or post in ''mobile phone text speak".

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[99casst]

sorry i am rubbish at grammer and that .

[asti rs]

have a perfect steering rack there 80€ takes it away

[Sebastian]

check the models , afaik there are several different types