will this rack fit

[laxy]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2005-RENAULT-...arts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item43978dfb09

will this fit my 172, i have removed the pas pump and put the alternator set up without it. so i need a manual rack, will this fit?

many thanks mark

 

[Hutchie]

the rack isnt long enough and mounts different onto subframe.

 

[laxy]

thanks, keep searching then lol

 

[Hutchie]

if you come across a rack that is the same length as a 172, but manual and with the electronic sensor on i want one aswell.

 

[480bhp.com]

just get a dci rack and fit the track rods and track rod ends from your power steering rack.

It'll will be the right length then and manual with similar turns lock to lock as the power steering racks.

 

[laxy]

think i have found the dci rack, can i not use the track rods & track rod ends that come on the dci rack?

 

[480bhp.com]

no not unless you want to run severe toe out :rasp:

It's probably 30mm too short overall or thereabouts

 

[laxy]

lol, swap it is then

 

[Hutchie]

is the dci rack different length to the 1.2 rack?

 

[lemonnobby]

i was thinking that

 

[480bhp.com]

Appologies for the high quality picture

But this is a picture of a standard 1*2 sport power steering rack (Bottom)
and a dci rack fitted with tie rods and track rod ends from a ps rack (Top)

Other than the dci rack only requiring 2 bolts to fit it, and the p/s rack 4 they're now identical in length.

 

[laxy]

champion. hard to swap the arms over or not? got my dci rack been sent out on monday so will tackle it one night next week!

 

[480bhp.com]

champion. hard to swap the arms over or not? got my dci rack been sent out on monday so will tackle it one night next week!

Pretty easy job to do, just get a pair of stilsons on the inner joint and loosen, then when you refit, use some strong thread lock and tighten. 10 minute job once the rack's on the bench.

 

[Hutchie]

champion. hard to swap the arms over or not? got my dci rack been sent out on monday so will tackle it one night next week!

where did you get one from???

 

[laxy]

ebay mate!!