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Steering Rack
Just been told by MacRae & Dick that I need a new steering rack but that (as well posted here) they are on back order. Anyone in the know as to very roughly how long these things take to go from back order to the dealer. Wouldn't normally worry about it but off to Sunny Tunisia in 5 weeks time so was hoping to get it changed before then.
Must say as only 2nd dealings with M&D Inverness and very pleased, car in & sorted (apart from above) quickly & efficiently, not even any hassle over cleaning & readjusting the EPB on warranty after a screamer. Good Job!
5th Sep 2008 10:56 am
tanters
Member Since: 24 Oct 2007
Location: Oireland
Posts: 4284
Mornin
This fella was on selling leather seats earlier in the week on eboil and I see he has a steering rack for sale too. eBay Item No. 250290399242
Just in case you are badly stuck, would be terrible to put Tunisia trip in jeapordy.
Hope you get it sorted
5th Sep 2008 11:18 am
jjvd21
Member Since: 16 Jul 2007
Location: Chicago
Posts: 1070
Just had mine replaced. Took 30 days for dealer to receive the part. Well worth the wait, clunk/knock completely gone!16 D4 Landmark
05 D3 HSE V8
THE original D4 spotter
5th Sep 2008 12:16 pm
al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10304
about 3 weeks for mine - cant they get an RRS rack (dampened version)
AlVolvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
5th Sep 2008 12:26 pm
simonsi
Member Since: 14 Oct 2007
Location: Auckland
Posts: 1264
My thoughts too, get an RRS dampened rack, pay the extra (or force their hand if you can), then sit back and fit 20" knowing you'll not have to worry about the "Stormers Dance"... Cheers
about 3 weeks for mine - cant they get an RRS rack (dampened version)
Al
Funny Al /SI I had Stormers on my mind again too! I had all balljoints steering rack bushes and wishbones done and car is riding lovely tempted to have another go! Googsy
2008 HSE TDV8
Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder...
5th Sep 2008 2:09 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Hopefully they will have it before the trip but if not should (hopefully) be OK for the trip. If don't hear from them soon will raise possibility of RRS rack. No chance of getting 20" rims, have 5 years supply of 17" wheels & tyres in the shed!!!
5th Sep 2008 2:51 pm
al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10304
AlVolvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
5th Sep 2008 3:01 pm
ronp
Member Since: 29 Nov 2006
Location: North Yorkshire
Posts: 15221
"Only got some tyre burn marks - will clean off with white spirit"
Wouldn't touch it in a mile!
The thing looks oval.
Even if it's not, chances are the Aluminium will be brittle.
Wouldn' want that on my D3 doing 70mph on the M1!!!I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
Hi derek
if no sign of it by Thursday give me a call with the details....i'll hunt one down for you...
i shout louder than most people i beat the 5 week deadline TLO has left the building.......
I no longer work for a Landrover Dealer
My little chilli sauce business http://www.thechillees.co.uk
if you would like to order anything just give me a shout
5th Sep 2008 7:53 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Nick U are a Saint!!!!
5th Sep 2008 8:01 pm
ronp
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Location: North Yorkshire
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Wot, Derek ....
..you never heard of him ....
Santa Claus????
[St NICKolas]
good ol Father Xmas!!I was a normal heterosexual chap, but in these new woke awakenings I now identify as a Wardrobe.
5th Sep 2008 8:54 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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And only 111 shopping days left - less time on hols and in Tunisia!!!
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