Steering rack

[gumbootracing]

Hi could someone please advise me if the ball joint on the rack end Of the tie rod is adjustable for wear or disposable
Thanks in advance Trevor

[ausgolfer]

You can get the re rolled I'm told.

[gtimk5]

new tierods are pretty cheap these days. I would replace it. cheers!

[gumbootracing]

steering rack

Thanks for your replies dumb question are tie rods available as a spare at vw dealers ? The ones I ring carry almost nothing for mk1's Cheers

[Peter Jones]

Try John at VolksBaru in Noble park he'll soon track 'em down for you.

Pete

[gumbootracing]

Thank for the info

[syncro]

Thanks for your replies dumb question are tie rods available as a spare at vw dealers ? The ones I ring carry almost nothing for mk1's Cheers

They don't carry anything for any VWs nowadays.
You have to order it in.

[gtimk5]

non VW dealers ie. independent VW workshops are the place for earlier parts. I think the Bilstien ones I have in stock retail for around $75-$90 each. Can't remember of the top of my head as I am not at work. Boots are extra.
Cheers, Andrew

[syncro]

You have to be careful with aftermarket stuff for VWs as most of it is garbage.

Bilstein=very good.

[Bluerex]

Hey Trev, Peter (canbera vw) had some when I needed them, he may still have some out the back. The re-fit was a easy enough.

C

[Bluerex]

Hijack


Sorry Trevor, but on the subject of steering matters......My Yellow golf feels a bit "floaty" and the steering input is real light at the mid (straight on) point of the rack (does any of that make sense?) Is this a sign of wear someplace? Once turned slightly (left or right) all feels fine, and I have tried tightening the rack adjustment screw - no luck.

C

[gumbootracing]

Thanks Rexy ill keep it in mind