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09-11-2005, 09:36 AM
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I have a 2001 au2, I got it serviced at the local Ford dealer. They told me it needs a new power steering rack and tie rod end boots are split. I check my car every sunday and I have never had to put power steering fluid into it, there are no marks anywhere on my driveway! They then quoted me:
Steering rack $570 tie rod boots $112 Wheel align. $40 Labour $130 TOTAL $852.00 I can get a 2nd hand steering rack from a au2 thats only done 39,000kms for $195.00 and the local mechanic to fit it and wheel alignment $80 for a total of $275. Or do I get a second opinion on the faults by some one else before I do anything? I would welcome some opinions on what I should do! Thanks Diesel |
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09-11-2005, 09:46 AM
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If its not leaking, check the rack boots to see if they have fluid in them. Usually you will be able to feel the fluid just by giving them a squeeze. If there's no fluid there then it would appear to be ok.
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09-11-2005, 10:10 AM
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Ive got the same thing happening in my 2001 AU2. One day ill fix it.... promise.
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09-11-2005, 11:25 AM
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hey wasnt there a recall for the racks on the auII????????? mine got changed for free.
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09-11-2005, 12:24 PM
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09-11-2005, 01:08 PM
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My Au 1 commenced weeping 18 months ago. I topped up the reservoir with steering & transmission sealer. No problems since.
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09-11-2005, 01:47 PM
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09-11-2005, 11:10 PM
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I think the recall was actually a stud on the rack that needed welding ... not a replacement rack.
The recall was for early AUIIs and previous ... can't remember the month though.
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10-11-2005, 12:08 AM
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I went into a local ford dealer for the recall and my steering rack leakt all over my stencilling at home.When I took it back they insisted it was not their fault.Got quoted 560 dollars.
If you are in Sydney I highly recommend WESTERN STEERING AT SEVEN HILLS. These guys gave me a great price and service.
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12-11-2005, 10:29 PM
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when it leaks it just stays on the rack and not in the ground.. i am gtting mine changed in my auII 2001 ute on tuesday.
Its going to cost 570 all up with labour and wheel alignment. on the same day i am also getting a cooler for my tranny.. its burning the oil too fast and its too hot. thats another 220 fitted.
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14-11-2005, 04:55 PM
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My AU2 went in for the recall work and got rack replaced
I am new here congratulations you have a fantastic forum I wish I found you sooner Keep up the great work |
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14-11-2005, 05:30 PM
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we had a lot of dramas with ours leeking ,and turned out it was just the powersteer switch/sensor was stuffed and fluid was leeking out of it.
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15-11-2005, 10:14 AM
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16-11-2005, 09:38 PM
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just got mine fixed and its f**ken great!!! it actually drives in a straight line now and i dont get clunking noises..
as for the transcooler, you can hear the oil getting pumped to it and because the cooler in my radiator wasn't working at all.. i am noticing a lot more power out of it when taking off and just general gear changes... all up it was 770 with Johnnie's GST and i could not be happier!!
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01 AUII XLS Regency Red Ute 4.0L Egas Auto Mods -transcooler, tickford intake, K&N pod filter, Pacemakers, 2.5 inch exhaust, Crow Cam, 1981 XD Fairmont 351 - 351 Cleveland, ARP bolts, flat top pistons, Stage 3 Dynotec cam, ported 2V heads with 4V valves, Roller Rockers, Weiand manifold, Mighty Demon, 1/2" fuel lines with blue Holley fuel pump, Crane hi-6 ignition, B&M megashifter, C4, hi-stall, shift kit, 3.77 Ford 9" LSD. Thanks to: EvilChief and SJW Performance |
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18-11-2005, 06:17 PM
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I have got my power steering rack fixed.
Power steering rack (complete unit) of 2001 au2 that had done 39000 k's $195 Labour to replace steering rack $60 Wheel alignment $35 Transmission fluid $7 GST 10.20 Total $307-20 Compare that to my quote from Ford $852.00 (plus GST) another $85.20 $630.20 I have saved! I found this site by accident doing a search, this was my first post on here and thank all for their responses. This site is fantastic, I reckon I have just about read every single topic and post on here in the last week! Thanks Diesel |
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18-11-2005, 10:15 PM
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just a question, do a lot of you guys with AU falcons suffer from this problem???
is it a common problem with the AU?
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01 AUII XLS Regency Red Ute 4.0L Egas Auto Mods -transcooler, tickford intake, K&N pod filter, Pacemakers, 2.5 inch exhaust, Crow Cam, 1981 XD Fairmont 351 - 351 Cleveland, ARP bolts, flat top pistons, Stage 3 Dynotec cam, ported 2V heads with 4V valves, Roller Rockers, Weiand manifold, Mighty Demon, 1/2" fuel lines with blue Holley fuel pump, Crane hi-6 ignition, B&M megashifter, C4, hi-stall, shift kit, 3.77 Ford 9" LSD. Thanks to: EvilChief and SJW Performance |
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18-11-2005, 10:42 PM
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18-11-2005, 10:53 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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okay... i was just wondering... i guess it is just a ford thing.
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01 AUII XLS Regency Red Ute 4.0L Egas Auto Mods -transcooler, tickford intake, K&N pod filter, Pacemakers, 2.5 inch exhaust, Crow Cam, 1981 XD Fairmont 351 - 351 Cleveland, ARP bolts, flat top pistons, Stage 3 Dynotec cam, ported 2V heads with 4V valves, Roller Rockers, Weiand manifold, Mighty Demon, 1/2" fuel lines with blue Holley fuel pump, Crane hi-6 ignition, B&M megashifter, C4, hi-stall, shift kit, 3.77 Ford 9" LSD. Thanks to: EvilChief and SJW Performance |
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19-11-2005, 12:52 PM
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Mine is also leaking, but only onto the rubber boot things. My mechanic told me i can leave it till my next service, but it looks like a few of you guys have gone on a lot longer than that. should i be worried and do something about it before it gets too late? at the moment its only a slow weep i think, no fluid on the ground.
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