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Old 13th April 2021, 10:14   #1
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Hi all - can anyone recommend somewhere where I can purchase a reasonably priced, complete steering rack for an early (W reg - 2000 m.y.) Rover 75 - thanks in advance .......
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Old 13th April 2021, 12:59   #2
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Mickyboy on here will have one, he’s away for a few days though but will answer your pm.
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Old 13th April 2021, 17:46   #3
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Mickyboy on here will have one, he’s away for a few days though but will answer your pm.
I've just spoken to John and I think his garage have got one lined up Andy, thanks anyway.

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Hi all - can anyone recommend somewhere where I can purchase a reasonably priced, complete steering rack for an early (W reg - 2000 m.y.) Rover 75 - thanks in advance .......
Mark two racks are thought to be better then Mark 1's - and i got one from Mickyboy for a steal.
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On the subject or racks, how much of a PITA is it to get one changed? My mk2 ZT seems to have developed a leak somewhere on the rack. As far as I can tell it's not at the banjo bolt, which I've been told is a common point, or round the gaiters but somewhere else I can't quite see. It's making a bit of a mess on the drive and upsetting my better half. Thanks
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On the subject or racks, how much of a PITA is it to get one changed? My mk2 ZT seems to have developed a leak somewhere on the rack. As far as I can tell it's not at the banjo bolt, which I've been told is a common point, or round the gaiters but somewhere else I can't quite see. It's making a bit of a mess on the drive and upsetting my better half. Thanks

Four bolts, the pipes, the track rod ends off, steering column joint then a bit of wiggling and it’s out!!


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Old 16th April 2021, 13:12   #7
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Four bolts, the pipes, the track rod ends off, steering column joint then a bit of wiggling and it’s out!!

Cheers Trikey. So no sub frame drop like the Haynes manual implies. Might be a job too far for the driveway but at least a decent mechanic should be able to manage without dismantling the whole front end.
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Cheers Trikey. So no sub frame drop like the Haynes manual implies. Might be a job too far for the driveway but at least a decent mechanic should be able to manage without dismantling the whole front end.
As Trikey stated , but rotate rack round for access to pinion and you can move rack to make it easier to remove .
With a good pair of axle stands under subframe ,can access from the front of the car on driveway or garage floor
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