Steering Rack worn through Power steering pipe.

1. Kizza Newbie Joined: Dec 2010 Posts: 2

   #1 20th January 2011, 15:23

   Having recently bought a lowered phase 2 vts my power steering has gone. fluid on the drive. identified the problem being the steering rack that has rubbed through the PAS pipe. I have been quoted £100 for a new pipe fitted, modified track arm fitted and fluid in. Does this seem reasonable? I was considering getting a pipe from the scrappers and fitting it and then bending it out the way. Problem is no scrappers round my way have vts in them. Is Vtr the same pipe?
   Thanks in advance.
2. user_15516 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS

   #2 20th January 2011, 20:36

   Apparently a PAS pipe from a MK1 is a straight swap and doesn't come close to the track rod like the MK2 pipe. I'm assuming the pipes are the same regardless of engine.
3. user_46658 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2010 Little Mill, South Wales Posts: 7547 Mondeo ST TDCI Saxo VTS

   #3 21st January 2011, 10:31

   Do it yourself mate, just done this on my MK2 last night, the MK1 pipe does clear the steering arm but not by much it needs to be twisted, its an easy enough job
   
   If you need the part ask Chris from manic motors on here, username Manicmotors
4. coleman258 Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 Eastbourne Posts: 2474 Astra van daily Black Saxo VTR 16v'd kent PT51

   #4 21st January 2011, 10:32

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by LeeumH Apparently a PAS pipe from a MK1 is a straight swap and doesn't come close to the track rod like the MK2 pipe. I'm assuming the pipes are the same regardless of engine.

   +1 this is your simplest option, no point paying £100. I picked one up for £30 i think.
5. Ellisg93 Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2010 Leicester Posts: 184 Saxo 1.1 R reg! 1991 Honda Civic (4G)

   #5 21st January 2011, 10:47

   Why not get braided?
6. user_43205 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2010 Ilkeston Derby Posts: 3697 Red Mk1 R Silver Mk2 S & Mk2 Seat Leon.

   #6 21st January 2011, 11:25

   I'm sure you've already put this thread up,
   And was answered by mandyslover.
7. user_36198 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Aug 2009 ilkeston derbyshire Posts: 9823 C2 VTR stripped, 406hdi, clio 172

   #7 21st January 2011, 15:39

   and quoted him 25 pounds plus postage for a pair of pipes lol