Play in steering rack - at the tie rod N/S
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There is a noticable knock on the 3-9 movement - i checked the clamps on the rack and they all seem intact, there is no play in the steering just this knock. Im hoping its the inner ball joint on the tie rod but the guy said it seemed more on the rack at the junction to the tie rod - see pic.
Im not familiar with this end of the steering rack are there any sleeves/washers on this end connecting to the tie rod just at the boot?
1983 Diamond Silver Mk1 GTi - Black Leather Interior - 16V ABF - Cable box - Upgraded Servo/MC and 280mm Disks - Coilovers - 15' Melbers
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Can the bush be replaced\repaired? I've never seen this in any of the poly kits?
1983 Diamond Silver Mk1 GTi - Black Leather Interior - 16V ABF - Cable box - Upgraded Servo/MC and 280mm Disks - Coilovers - 15' Melbers
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1983 Diamond Silver Mk1 GTi - Black Leather Interior - 16V ABF - Cable box - Upgraded Servo/MC and 280mm Disks - Coilovers - 15' Melbers
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You can buy a new rack for £60 ish but it's also best to replace other bit's while it's all out eg,
new steering rack bushes
Track rods
Track rod ends
Steering rack boots
and may be a UJ boot if your's is split.
It can be done with the car up on axel stands and with the engine in but I found I had to disconnect the exhaust down pipe from the manifold to get room and remove the gearbox mount as there is a nut behind it.
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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I consider a faster rack more of an upgrade call it a "rally' upgrade it really doesn't matter, I'm just looking to know where to get such racks and the options available…
1983 Diamond Silver Mk1 GTi - Black Leather Interior - 16V ABF - Cable box - Upgraded Servo/MC and 280mm Disks - Coilovers - 15' Melbers
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Local Hero
http://www.motorsport-tools.com/quaife-volkswagen-golf-mk1-rhd-quick-rack-pinion-steering-kit-29-turns.html
http://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=modifications-and_2%2Fquick-rack_2
1988 Mk1 Golf GTi Cabriolet 1.8cc DX, K-jet. Daily drive. 317,000 miles and counting
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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