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Old 08-06-2010, 10:35 AM
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Question on "Rack, n , pinion"

Hi, I have question on "Rack,n,pinion" part
I recently ran into a piece of rubber tire on a highway
and I went to a body shop to check my car.
Mechanic told me my "rack, n, pinion" has a crack but the part is not leacking.
how much is OEM "rack, n, pinion"
or should i go with Aftermarket part?
if i do go with aftermarket part, which brands are recommended?

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he probably meant steering rack
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No aftermarket parts available...

How did it crack..the thing is up behind the crossmember??
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Originally Posted by dannobre
No aftermarket parts available...

How did it crack..the thing is up behind the crossmember??
the guy told me it has a small dent but thankfully its not leaking.

do you think it would be ok to go with used one as a replacement?

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Originally Posted by jungjiyungg
the guy told me it has a small dent but thankfully its not leaking.

do you think it would be ok to go with used one as a replacement?

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yea, as long as it has no problem
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Is the current one working? It is an electric motor..and the cover doesn't have much to do with anything....

Put a piece of duct tape on it if there is a hole...

If it quits..get a used one and swap them out
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Originally Posted by dannobre
Is the current one working? It is an electric motor..and the cover doesn't have much to do with anything....

Put a piece of duct tape on it if there is a hole...

If it quits..get a used one and swap them out
yeah it is working.
I have pushed my car upto 80 mph and i didnt see anything wrong with my car in terms handling.
the crack is at the middle fat round part.
I guess that's the cover part?

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