wriggler Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Just acquired new MOT for my Fiesta econetic 1.6 TDCI 2009. It required new steering rack, new front lower arm, and a bush replacing on the rear frame the labour cost was £300. Was this good value or should I give this garage a miss in the future? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Whole steering rack or just a track rod end? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 does it look new the steering rack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wriggler Posted September 23, 2016 Author Share Posted September 23, 2016 The invoice details steering rack priced at £90, there was some mention of electrical connections being transferred to the new rack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 there are no electrical connections on steering rack. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wriggler Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 Possibly bigging the job up for a more substantial bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iantt Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 what did the steering rack fail on? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wriggler Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 I was told that there was not smooth movement from lock to lock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobr Posted September 26, 2016 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Sounds to me like they've been having you on mate. I should give them a miss next time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m1tch Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Steering rack is the least of your worries with that engine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomsFocus Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 On 25/09/2016 at 9:01 PM, wriggler said: I was told that there was not smooth movement from lock to lock Is it quite high mileage or been used for local takeway driving or anything? Can't say I've heard of a steering rack wearing out on a fairly young vehicle. Roughness lock to lock is usually suspension top mounts or track rod ends in my experience. 1 hour ago, m1tch said: Steering rack is the least of your worries with that engine! Lol, it's not that bad, only 90bhp one and don't even think the Econetic has a DPF in 2009? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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