I'm after a bit of advice regarding my steering rack on the Diplomat. It's become worn and has a lot of internal movement to it. The steering feels stodgy and imprecise.
I've considered getting a direct replacement however, I can't identify which steering rack I need. For a start I can't see any part numbers on my existing one and when i go on EPC4 and put in my reg/vin number in, it does not show which part number I need. Instead it just shows no parts at all.
![Scratch :scratch](./images/smilies/icon_scratch.gif)
So I've been toying with the idea of getting my existing one reconditioned.
I've got in contact with this company:
http://propowersteering.co.uk/
...and they have quoted me about £150 to get the rack reconditioned but another £300 to remove and refit it.
To be honest, as much as I like this option, I can't really afford that much at the moment.
So, my question is, could I get hold of a second-hand rack from another Cavalier and fit that instead?
Are they all interchangeable?
Would a rack from a different model (SRi, Turbo, V6, standard 1.4, 1.8 ext.) just bolt on or not fit at all?