the hardest part to find ever!!

Im putting all new suspention components on my car and i need to buy a steering rack gaiter the one that goes from inside the car and covers the uj joint. I've looked everywhere and cant find one, the only place i haven't checked is vw anyone know if they still do them if not any other alternaties??

Ive checked

gsf
avs car parts
car-partsonline.com

and alo done a google search and still nothing arghhh HELP

 :cry:

They sometimes come up on ebay brand new. Im sure someone got one from vw not to long ago. Might be wrong...

AFAIK still available from the VW Dealer. I often try them first, these days.

The guy from GPC in Luton puts them on ebay every few days,his user name is CHUBBNUT.Ive dealt with them a number of times.If there is none on ebay at the moment just give them a call.They advertise in the vw mags and have a website so u can get their number on there!

Arite. Didnt realise chubnut was gpc

Just came accross this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GOLF-MK1-GTI-CABRIO-STEERING-RACK-BOOT-GENUINE-NEW_W0QQitemZ270329384887QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item270329384887&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2|65%3A10|39%3A1|240%3A1318

Just what we were talking about

easy, go to your main dealer,  part no. 172419523, just double check that number on your existing one is correct . order it should be there next day.

mk1jim said

easy, go to your main dealer,  part no. 172419523, just double check that number on your existing one is correct . order it should be there next day.

x2

People seem to forget there is a VW Dealer chain, some (most) parts are reasonable price and many things you might think aren't, are still available. You get decent service and none of this aftermarket rubbish or part number confusion which is so typical with many other parts suppliers.

vw are ok yes but when they promise you front brake caliper rebuild kits for both sides of your car in 2 days as they are in stock but then ring you and say they only have one set it does p*** you off when you desperately need them !!!

i got a genuine steering rack uj cover from said chudnut arrived quickly and ?17 !!

barty2 said

vw are ok yes but when they promise you front brake caliper rebuild kits for both sides of your car in 2 days as they are in stock but then ring you and say they only have one set it does p*** you off when you desperately need them !!!

i got a genuine steering rack uj cover from said chudnut arrived quickly and ?17 !!

Go to a different dealer then. They're franchises, not directly linked to VW, so in effect they are in competition with each other.

Got mine from the stealers, always try them first tbh

or try TPS (trade parts specialist) these are the big spares places run by vw that feed the dealers, http://www.thetradepartsspecialists.co.uk/

I have seen folk say they are only trade…this is poo poo, they are all open to the public and have a counter you can bang on for service  

If you have access to ETKA or know some one with it its even easier as you can just quote the part number you want.

Avoid that chubbnut user (GPC)  They're tossers.

My Mk1 failed on a split steering rack gaitor, easily available and cost me ?10 from my local VW parts specialist (Continental Auto Spares in York)

cheers for the reply guys, i rang vw today and its only ?12 just got to go and pick it up and my new steering rack mounts and bushes then i can put my steering and suspension back together yay