Geastb 0 Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 I've got play in my steering - up down movement & side to side when turning wheel. A mechanic has taken a look and thinks i need a new rack (only replaced last year with GSF part) and a bush in the column is worn. Where is the cheapest place to get a genuine vag rack? How easy is it to put a new column in/replace bush?? Anyone else had this problem? Link to post Share on other sites
Bigjobbo 0 Posted July 24, 2008 Report Share Posted July 24, 2008 Hi mate, Could be your coloumn bushes or the pin in the pedal box. Link to post Share on other sites
Geastb 0 Posted August 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Does anyone know if the bushes are replaceable? Isit an easy fix? Link to post Share on other sites
VR6Pete 1,456 Posted August 5, 2008 Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 you will only get a referbed rack from GSF. I had one, a year later it was fuxked again. so ended up going to VW to get one... both work on an exchange basis for your old rack though!Pete Link to post Share on other sites
Geastb 0 Posted August 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2008 Went the gsf rack route last year as well so know what you mean pete. Got to sort steering column too this time too. Link to post Share on other sites
Geastb 0 Posted August 9, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 still after info on possible replacement coloumn bushes?? If anyone knows anything please let me know! Link to post Share on other sites
bulldog 2 Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 GSF sound like a bunch of cowboys if their rack only last a year, trading standards should be imformed !! Link to post Share on other sites
Geastb 0 Posted August 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted August 21, 2008 Anyone with EKTA - can you tell me if there is a bush in the coloumn that can be replaced? Link to post Share on other sites
Geastb 0 Posted September 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 Just found out the universal joint is worn which means my rack may well be ok!!! Will change today and hope it cures the side ti side movement Link to post Share on other sites
chris red vr6 0 Posted September 14, 2008 Report Share Posted September 14, 2008 Just wondering if mine could be the same i have a clunk in the same place when turning the steering wheel from left to right.I thought it probably meant a new rack but someone did mention about a joint.Can you let me know how you get on. Link to post Share on other sites
Geastb 0 Posted September 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2008 if you look inside the engine bay there is a rubber cover which covers the steering column, pull it back and underneath is a universal joint, if there is any movement in it then that could be your clunk, it is easily removed but make sure you try any movement whilst on the car as when you take it off the car it is almost impossible to find wear! Hope this helps Link to post Share on other sites
Geastb 0 Posted October 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Update: Replaced universal joint in engine bay and new top mount bearing (part of ignition lock mech) feels like a brand new car again. My tip :- check these before ordering a new rack!! I would of saved myself £££'s if i had done!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
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