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total cost of rack and pinion replacement by mechanic? 200 1987

posted by Gaucho on Thu Sep 9 15:56 CST 2010
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Hi,

What is the price range (parts and labor) for a mechanic to replace a rack and pinion in my 240? I got a quote of "about $750".

Any recommended repair locations in Los Angeles?

Thanks,
G

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total cost of rack and pinion replacement by mechanic? 200 1987

posted by ZJZ on Tue Oct 12 10:14 CST 2010
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gaucho - if you are in Topanga as your profile says, check here - http://www.cartalk.com/ct/mechx/find.jsp and cross-check with yelp.com or a similar local review website. This place - http://www.cartalk.com/ct/mechx/shop.jsp?id=16613 - sounds somewhat promising.

Zach
Anchorage, AK

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PRICES NEW--yes new-- OR REMANUFACTURED 200 1987

posted by anthony2 on Fri Sep 10 12:25 CST 2010
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OK--- I went to: http://www.autopartsgiant.com phone 1-(888) 311-5186
(I CALLED THEM.)

NEW yes-- NEW--NOT REMAN OR REFURB--$457 FREE SHIPPING

REMANUFACTURED--$231 + core charge, $100 I think he said-- free shipping BUT you pay shipping to return the core
Call them

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PRICES NEW--yes new-- OR REMANUFACTURED 200 1987

posted by vacuumhead on Sat Sep 11 16:58 CST 2010
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Picked up one at NAPA a few years ago for just under 200 dollars. Had to re grease the sealed inner tie rods a few months late though.

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PRICES NEW? No--just REMANUFACTURED 200 1987

posted by lucid on Fri Sep 10 12:43 CST 2010
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As I said below, there are no new Volvo racks.

I don't care what the guy in the phone said. I just went to that site and found 4 racks, all "remanufactured": 2 Cardone, 1 Maval (a long-time rebuilder) and 1 Beck-Arnley who just repackages stuff from unknown sources.

If there were any new ones from Volvo's OE supplier, Volvo would list them under a part number that doesn't begin with 500.

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Bruce Young, '93 940-NA (current), 240s (one V8), 140s, 122s, since '63.

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PRICES NEW? No--just REMANUFACTURED 200 1987

posted by pageda on Fri Sep 10 13:50 CST 2010
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These guys are often recommended on the BB.

http://www.jorgenauto.com/

Dan

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FCP Groton steering racks 200 1987

posted by jwalker on Sat Sep 11 02:00 CST 2010
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Jurgen is the supplier to FCP Groton - www.fcpgroton.com. As I recall, they charge somewhere in the $225-250 area. They come with a limited lifetime warranty.

Perhaps you could find a mechanic who would install a rack supplied by you.
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95 855 GLT Sportwagon, 93 854 GLT (for sale), 90 244 DL 300k :)

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total cost of rack and pinion replacement by mechanic? 200 1987

posted by Gaucho on Fri Sep 10 09:18 CST 2010
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Is a rebuilt rack and pinion sufficient? Just got another quote for a new rack and pinion, same total installation cost as the first rebuilt quote. Mechanic said a new one would last 10-15 years vs. a rebuilt r&p lasting 2-3 years.

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total cost of rack and pinion replacement by mechanic? 200 1987

posted by lucid on Fri Sep 10 10:03 CST 2010
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There are no "new" steering racks for a 240.

The Volvo part # is 5003666-1. The "500" means rebuilt.

However, I'd expect one from Volvo to be A-1 quality.
But Tasca Volvo says "dscontinued".

5003666 $580.90list Core$0.00 $440.90 internet price
Steering - Steering gear & linkage - Steering gear
Steering gear, all models - power, 240, 260 1985 - 1990
This item is Discontinued.

I wouldn't trust that 2nd mechanic.

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Bruce Young, '93 940-NA (current), 240s (one V8), 140s, 122s, since '63.

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total cost of rack and pinion replacement by mechanic? 200 1987

posted by matt b on Fri Sep 10 08:55 CST 2010
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Be sure also to get a proper diagnostic. Known more than a few folks replace a perfectly good rack due to nothing more than loose tie rods...

That's not to say you don't have a worn out rack. Just be sure.

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total cost of rack and pinion replacement by mechanic? 200 1987

posted by Ryan_R on Fri Sep 10 02:28 CST 2010
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An expensive shop should charge $600. A cheaper shop, a little less. If you can supply your own parts, there's room to save.... but not tons.

-Ryan
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1987 245 DL 324k, Dog-hauler
1990 245 DL 142k M47, E-codes, GT Sways/Braces, Dracos, A-cam
1990 744GLE 189K 16-valve
1991 745 GL 304k

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total cost of rack and pinion replacement by mechanic? 200 1987

posted by anthony2 on Fri Sep 10 05:10 CST 2010
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Good point and I think I should state I did not supply my own parts. The repair shop did. I only supplied the cash. Hehe

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total cost of rack and pinion replacement by mechanic? 200 1989

posted by anthony2 on Thu Sep 9 17:57 CST 2010
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$750 seems out of line to me, unless maybe they are using a brand NEW R&P.

Just so happens we had the R&P replaced on our ‘89 wagon March of 2009. Of course your price may vary.

Here’s rundown from the receipt:

Remanufactured Steering rack w/ tie rod ends- (R&P)--$260
Power steering fluid--$5
Labor--$160
Total parts and labor= $425 plus tax.
This was done at a reputable licensed repair place.

I can't give you total with tax as they did a couple other things that involved a couple parts also that had tax but not associated with the R&P. Shop around. Do be sure the R&P you get does come with the tie rod ends.
Have your alignment checked after installation. I was lucky, mine was OK.

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