asdf205 0 Posted January 20, 2010 Had a little accident in my 205 a few weeks back. I managed to snap the steering rack. I brought a 205 cti to take the rack (and other parts) from but it turns out the cti has powersteering so the racks are different. Where can i get a new rack from and is there a how to guide on how to remove/refit a new one? ' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paul_13 212 1 Cars Posted January 20, 2010 (edited) Source a second hand one on here You will need the rack and lower column link. PM ryanstdt he has one but I have the lower column link. It's a spline type as there are 2 types. (Square and splined) Wouldn't get rid of the CTI the bits are worth money and will get snapped up on here Also to remove the rack is 6 bolts, 2 x 16mm (I think) which connects the rack to the subframe. The 2 track rod end nuts (on the hub) and the last 2 you will find on the steering column/link Edited January 20, 2010 by Paul_13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Baz 421 Posted January 20, 2010 You can use the PAS rack from the CTI though, without the PAS ram/pump and associated parts. You'll effectively then have a slightly quicker rack too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asdf205 0 Posted January 20, 2010 I was under the impression that i coudnt use the rack from the cti. To be honest id rather keep the cti in one peice as ive been driving it around and i do quite like it. They also seem to be getting rarer (especially the 1.9 with electric hood). Ill have a look on here for a rack. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eck_johnston 2 Posted January 20, 2010 Got one on ebay a wee while ago... I was a bit dubious as it was only £25 or so, but it turned out it was a new/refurbed one, came with new tie-rods, and was good and tight in the right places. I'm not terribly good with the old spanners but managed to fit it just fine - the haynes manual is perfectly adequate for the job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asdf205 0 Posted January 20, 2010 Thats cheaper then i was expecting. The only one i could find was a Quaife one and that was nearer £100. Ill have a look on ebay and see if there is anything. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harley 0 Posted January 31, 2010 I replaced mine last month. Got the part from panks (a local motorfactor) for £50ish i think. plus they wanted my old rack as part exchange. Am pleased though as it came with the track rods already attached. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harryskid 193 Posted January 31, 2010 Try PARTS GATEWAY. www.partsgateway.co.uk Harryskid Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eunosfield 0 Posted June 19, 2010 From having a read I'm thinking of having a go at replacing the steering rack on mine, do you think it would be fairly straight forward bearing in mind I have very little mechanical experience? I'd imagine I'd be looking at doing it from underneath on axle stands. Mines a 1990 1.6GTI no power steering, does anyone know the range of cars I can pilfer a second hand rack from? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
