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by **2fas4u** » Thu Aug 12, 2004 11:24 pm

Hi all, my baby (90' MR2 SW20) just failed WOF today cos of a cracked front LHS steering rack-boot or boot-rack. now is this a serious long term problem? i've been quoted 80 get it fixed (including labour and parts), that reasonable price to pay? cheers.

by **thaphatty** » Thu Aug 12, 2004 11:32 pm

i gather your talking about the rubber boot that stop shit getting into the steering rack? nah, thats a very minor problem. its basically just protection for your steering. $80 is about average.

by **2fas4u** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 2:22 am

thaphatty wrote:i gather your talking about the rubber boot that stop sh*t getting into the steering rack? nah, thats a very minor problem. its basically just protection for your steering. $80 is about average.

, if it's minor as my other mate suggested as well, why did he nab me for that? surely if he wanted to earn more money for his garage, he could have come up with things like brake pad too thin, which it is. he would hav earned alot more.

Website · by Al » Fri Aug 13, 2004 7:06 am

they dont check brake pad thickness, simply adequate stopping ability

by **rollaholic** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 8:29 am

not true al, there has to be enough pad to last till the next warrant at least.

$80 seems about right, and while it may not seem like a major problem NOW, as the split worsens grit and crap will start getting into your steering rack, which WILL develop into a major problem. this is why its a WOF problem, if your steering rack stops functioning properly it can be dangerous (obviously)

by **badidas** » Fri Aug 13, 2004 9:25 am

i do them for $30 not including parts but thats just me
most cars in their lifetime have these sorts of things replaced
so dont get to worried

(wof does not look at break pads they dont even take the wheels off they just make sure it stops)

by **2fas4u** » Sat Aug 14, 2004 1:10 am

can't expect too much out of a $45 check up i guess lol.

by **Rollux** » Sat Aug 14, 2004 11:05 am

Think of it as preventative maintenance, just like a CV boot. Fix it now, and save in the long run.
BTW, don't forget to get a wheel alignment after it's done.

by **Muzzie** » Sat Aug 14, 2004 2:35 pm

Rollux wrote:Think of it as preventative maintenance, just like a CV boot. Fix it now, and save in the long run.
BTW, don't forget to get a wheel alignment after it's done.

You shouldn't need one if the mechanic puts the tie rods on the same number of turns as he did taking them off - i've done them before and never needed and alignment yet.

JMTCW

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