STEERING RACK
#1
Posted 28 February 2006 - 04:53 PM
anybody know how much cost estimate for 2nd hand steering rack of 146 1.8TS
....my kopak already n mechanic ask 4 1k+++ without labour cost.
tq...
#2
Posted 28 February 2006 - 11:14 PM
recond/used.
ePER lists the 146 1.8TS rack at UK500 pounds. abt the same as 156 la.
redd
#3
Posted 01 March 2006 - 02:25 AM
I just had mine done at Alfatech last week. It was reconditioned new
parts and total cost was RM1,750 including labour. However, after I have
driven it for a couple of days, the part was found to be faulty and
Alfatech replaced it totally again yesterday. Mine is a 146 boxer.
#4
Posted 01 March 2006 - 08:26 AM
left or right? yes?
i also have to change mine. giving some sound only when turning full
circle (especially making u-turn) left/right.
wonder how much it cost for brand new for Ti.
#5
Posted 01 March 2006 - 03:20 PM
installing twin fan first since lately my temperature start increasing
mightbe due to hot weather or the fan too old(just replace year ago).
Anybody got methods to solve temperature problem? since it's become common
to alfa cars.
#6
Posted 01 March 2006 - 05:29 PM
suddenly it does, something has broken. check ur radiator. if its 5-6 yrs
old there are prolly collaped fins. it doesnt need to leak before its
replaced.
also check ur thermostat. again if its 5-6 yrs old its due for
replacement.
i repeat again, healthy alfas do NOT have overheating problems.
redd
#7
Posted 01 March 2006 - 10:57 PM
changing new radiator will definetely see temp drop btw 5-10 deg if its
alredi old.....adding another fan is not the 'proper' way to solve the
problem, u r just masking the problem...
#8
Posted 01 March 2006 - 11:48 PM
overheating at low rpm/speeds - radiator
overheating at high rpm/speeds - waterpump
good luck.
redd
#9
Posted 02 March 2006 - 12:10 AM
It is most likely due to worn drive shalf. There are two for front wheel
drive. You must change after 3-4 years.
Failed steering rack usually leaks. No so responsive when turning.
#10
Posted 03 March 2006 - 03:27 AM
replaced that's all and this applies to every make, not only Alfas, so
please people out there, stop whinging about Alfa's quality.
Other than my steering rack replacement recently (check for oil leakage
cos if yours is low on oil, it will give a cracking/grinding sound when
you are turning the wheel. And usually the leakage might be in the rack
joint, where the bush is), I also had my water pump and fan replaced, as
the temperature was rising quite alarmingly even during normal road
condition with the usual stops for lights, etc. but no jam. Worse when
the A/C was on. Alfatech checked it and found the pump and fan faulty.
All. it cost me a bomb but that's what you would expect to pay when you
are driving one of these beauties. Mercs and Beems would definitely cost
more for the same problems.