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Will mk6 steering rack fit to mk5?

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Hello, 
I have a 2003 Fiesta 1.4 TDCI which has a leaky steering rack. Found a good second hand rack from a 2008 petrol model.
Will it fit to my car? If no, should I only search for exact same model?

Thank you 

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    2003 is Mk6 in the UK.  As long as the 2008 model is also Mk6 (not Mk7) then it should fit.

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    1 minute ago, TomsFocus said:

    2003 is Mk6 in the UK.  As long as the 2008 model is also Mk6 (not Mk7) then it should fit.

    Oh sorry, seems like there's a mk6, mk5 confusion in EU. It's the same car with updated headlights and rear stop lights as shown in the pictures below

     

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    5 minutes ago, therasko said:

    Oh sorry, seems like there's a mk6, mk5 confusion in EU. It's the same car with updated headlights and rear stop lights as shown in the pictures below

     

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    Yes, those are Mk6 and Mk6.5 (also called Mk6 facelift).  Mechanically the same underneath.

    Just be aware that 1.6 diesels used an electro-hydraulic rack, so you can't fit one of those to any of the engines with a full-hydraulic rack.  Also be aware that ST's had rack limiters fitted due to the 17" wheels, so I'd avoid an ST rack unless you want a 50ft turning circle.

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    7 minutes ago, TomsFocus said:

    Yes, those are Mk6 and Mk6.5 (also called Mk6 facelift).  Mechanically the same underneath.

    Just be aware that 1.6 diesels used an electro-hydraulic rack, so you can't fit one of those to any of the engines with a full-hydraulic rack.  Also be aware that ST's had rack limiters fitted due to the 17" wheels, so I'd avoid an ST rack unless you want a 50ft turning circle.

    Thank you so much. You saved the day 🙂

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