steering rack update >> so the TT feels like brand new...
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steering rack update >> so the TT feels like brand new...
had the steering rack replaced. was making noise for about a year now...and the steering never felt as nice as it does now. smooth and precise (with the Defcons).
total damage: $1438 with tax
had a remanufactured unit put in...new one would have cost close to $1,000. all wheel alignment done as part of it...CV boot replaced and 2 sway bar links...both damaged due to PS fluid leakage (all over the place).
total damage: $1438 with tax
had a remanufactured unit put in...new one would have cost close to $1,000. all wheel alignment done as part of it...CV boot replaced and 2 sway bar links...both damaged due to PS fluid leakage (all over the place).
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only 46xxx miles...no crashes, nada. i did notice that the steering or at least the right
side of the car was making some noise. even when standing...and reving engine, the noise would be there. i suspected the WP...but i did change that when i did the timing belt...but one cannot be certain these days. i ruled out most of the culprits like brakes (rubbing against something), wheel/tire and anything in motion noises. was like that for over a year...maybe almost 2 years. steering wasn't sloppy or anything...nothing like it is now, which feels like when i picked up the car new. strange.
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KMD tuning...indie shop. the dealer would have nailed me for a brand new rack at $1K.
and i would suspect that the total damage would then be closer to $2,300 or so with higher labor and parts costs.
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