Hi, last week we found a puddle of fluid under the car. It became obvious that it it was power steering oil. The car is at our local garage today and they say it is leaking where the pipes go into/come out of the steering rack. They contacted Renault, who were not too helpful and predictably don't have any spares. Renault said you have to replace the complete steering rack but it is no longer available! I think the local garage are "frightened" of the car and aren't prepared to fit anything if Renault say you need the whole thing.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to whether the said pipes are available individually and can they be replaced without buying a complete new steering rack?
Many thanks
Stoobie
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@renoman1975 might be you best bet for a used replacement, otherwise you could try someone like Pirtek or Hydroscand to carry out a repair of yours or fabricate a new one.
Not sure which one has gone. Will have to get under and take a look.
Stoobie
i'll have to get it sorted sooner or later but i'm going for the cheap option at the moment !!
If your timing belt is due to be replaced then it would make sense to remove the engine and replace the power steering pipe at the same time.
We are at complete different ends of the country but would be more than happy to take on the job for a fraction of the cost the garage quoted you.
Stoobie
It is great that he's not "frightened" by the Avantime and is more than happy to continue to help us keep it on the road. While he had it up on the ramp we had a nose under and it is generally in very good condition for a 20 year old car. All sems good other than the radiator support. That is very rusty!