My wife noticed some steering issues with her 2007 FL2 and took it to the local garage. They've had a look and say water has got into the steering rack and that when they removed a rubber grommet/seal (?) rusty water ran out - so the rack must be rusty and needs replacing.

Grateful for anyone's thoughts / comments.

Thanks


PS: If the rack does need replacing, can I use a second hand one? Are they all the same (ie will a 2010 fit a 2007?). Are there other bits that will be needed / should be replaced / should be included with the rack? Anyone have any idea of costs?

What were the steering issues your wife noticed?

Not entirely sure, but certainly some stiffness and noise / clunking.

If the gaiter on the rack was split water would get in there together with road crud and form a very effective grinding paste so it would not surprise me if the rack was knackered if this had been going on for a while.

Personally I would not fit a second hand rack unless I knew it's providence - too risky. On the other hand nor would I pay LR prices for a new one. I would take the rack out and assess the damage. If it was the track rod bearing that was worn I would merely replace it and fit new gaiters, if the internal rack bearings were screwed I would look around for a rebuilt rack from a reputable name (GKN etc.).

...just my four pennies worth. John
07 HSE Narvick Black
Land Rover Series One
Triumph Rocket 111 (sadly gone!)

Some of the early models suffered from problems with the steering rack, in particular some welding that was not up to standard. A full repair involved new rack, power steering pump filter and reservoir. Cost was about £700 if done by a main dealer although mine was done under warranty.

You can still purchase a rack, resivour and oils from landrover then fit them your self or a local garage as this would be cheaper than LR doing it.
Theres two two chose from, either a remanufactured one or brand new. There would of course be a deposite needed from a specialist as they want to rebuild your old one.

Hi - thanks guys.

Do LR do the re-manufactured, or someone else? If someone else, does anyone know who does them / what the cost is? Are they all the same, or has this component changed?

Thanks