Ford Ka Failed MOT Steering Rack Query/?

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Sat 5 Aug 2006 16:05
Ford Ka Failed MOT Steering Rack Query/? - Lee182
Thought i'd see if anyone could give me some info regards this.

The Mrs's Ka (P Reg) failed her MOT test due to a power steering fluid leak and since a mechinic has checked it over and he says it needs a new steering rack.

I'm just wondering if the price he's charging for a new one plus fitting etc is about right, he says he's doing his best for her but i thought i'd ask the question. He has ordering a non Ford steering rack as a Ford one would cost loads more ££.

Anyway the total price he's charging is £240 and the Mrs isnt happy but she's gone ahead with it anyhow as she has her retest next week.

Thoughts? about right or not??

Cheers.
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Sat 5 Aug 2006 16:08
Ford Ka Failed MOT Steering Rack Query/? - Pugugly {P}
Before the Office Cav was about to fail it's MoT, we were quoted 250.00 for a new rack - it's origin wasn't certain. This was from a ferrel mechanic not a tamed GM one.
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Sat 5 Aug 2006 16:42
Ford Ka Failed MOT Steering Rack Query/? - bell boy
tell mrs if she wants to save a few bob get mechanic to put a non power rack on.............
£240 all in is a fair and justifiable price................
non ford rack might be leaking again next year make sure "you " get the 12 month warranty and bang it in for next mot a little early next year just in case ;-)
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Sat 5 Aug 2006 17:01
Ford Ka Failed MOT Steering Rack Query/? - Lee182
Thanks guys.

I don't think the Mrs would like to get Arnie Schwarzenegger arms!

Thanks again for the info fellas.
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Sat 5 Aug 2006 20:04
Ford Ka Failed MOT Steering Rack Query/? - 3T
Same prob here with an 02 plate - sounds about right money wise- recon rack is going to be about £80( lucas or similar) couple of hours labour for fitiing , tracking etc
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Sun 6 Aug 2006 21:56
Ford Ka Failed MOT Steering Rack Query/? - frazerjp
I don't think your Mrs will have Arnie harms because the non-power steering lock is lighter meaning more turns of the steering wheel me thinks.
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