billinjah 0 Posted January 31, 2006 does anyone have a diagram of the rack and track rods i have mysterious play just wondered how the track rods connect to the rack and if this could be my problem. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted January 31, 2006 Ball Joints dude... I'll just eat my tea and get you some pics... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted January 31, 2006 I have the same problem from the o/s. I have found it is the steering rack though.. Not happy, but hey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billinjah 0 Posted January 31, 2006 done the ball joints brand new vag. how did you find it was the rack luke? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billinjah 0 Posted January 31, 2006 damn havent sent those bits supercharged ill get onto that sorry mate!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sciroccotune 0 Posted January 31, 2006 ball joints as the rack end! I had the same problem and replaced my driverside track rod a few weeks ago seems to have sorted it :-D not the hardes thing to do in situ with a good 34mm spanner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billinjah 0 Posted February 1, 2006 ah i see they thread on as well? i thought they were part of the rod! cool ill check that then wheres best to get gsf or vag? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_leon_ 0 Posted February 1, 2006 i'm replacing the rack and track rods - will i need ball joints for connecting the two then? got my track rod ends ordered too.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted February 1, 2006 Rods come with ends already Leon, the ball joints we are on about are part of these.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_leon_ 0 Posted February 1, 2006 ok thanks for clearing that up :) since ordering the rods tomorrow - i'll cancel the ends then! Luke FYI I'm going ahead with the reconditioned rack from ECP - going to fit it 2 weeks on friday. I'll let you know how I get on. Thats why I'm just replacing the lot around there - its not THAT expensive - rack @ £160 (ECP), rods (now realised with ends) @ £50 each (VAG), boots @ £9 (factor), new clips @ £1 (factor)... Next CV joints and driveshafts... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billinjah 0 Posted February 1, 2006 cool your doing what im doing leon steering then driveshafts, i already done the suspension system,, that rack is a good price the only other thing id like to do is the universal joints on the column but they are pretty pricey ne apparently! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_leon_ 0 Posted February 1, 2006 nice! although i'm not sure the UJ is worth doing personally - and yeah it all needs done - but unfortunately my suspension is still to do!!! I'll keep you informed of how I get on with the rack - and how it was doing the work :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billinjah 0 Posted February 2, 2006 cool cheers mate. anyone got a diagram of how the rods attach to the rack? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted February 4, 2006 billinjahg60, I had it up on my mates ramp and was having a play. When I twisted the wheel side to side I could clearly see the play along the rod into the rack. _leon_, For the ends I used GSF. Their ones are ok and dam cheaper than VAG. As good as OEM. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted February 4, 2006 Here's a pic.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billinjah 0 Posted February 4, 2006 so the rod and ball joint thread into the rack then? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted February 4, 2006 Yeah, the rod turns into the rack... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billinjah 0 Posted February 4, 2006 cool is it a 32mm spanner jobbie or grip the rod with a minkey wrench!?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_leon_ 0 Posted February 5, 2006 minkey wrench - is that a dirty one? ;) hehe Bill I'm doing this job in just under 2 weeks time. I should be able to help you through it afterwards... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billinjah 0 Posted February 5, 2006 minkey wrench - is that a dirty one? hehe ha ha yeah sure is! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billinjah 0 Posted March 11, 2006 so what do i need to undo the rod from the rack peeps?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted March 11, 2006 a very thin (viscous fan) 32mm spanner with the rack alligned so you can access between the wishbone and subframe... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billinjah 0 Posted March 11, 2006 cool cheers mate better buy me self one o them! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted March 13, 2006 Bill, just so you don’t have any surprises. When you ring the dealer, they'll probably say they list 2 parts that will do the trick. 1 is about £45 and the other £80. Something to do with tyre size etc... Rods come with ends from new. I've just fitted mine where I had play and I'm thankful it was this rather than the rack. Combined with full geometry alignment, the car drive like new! All for £120 :) :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billinjah 0 Posted March 13, 2006 is that 120 for both sides? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
