Scoboblio Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Morning everyone. My Supra failed it's MOT on the above. Toyota (I know, I know), told me that a new one costs £1,200 . I'm sure a second hand one would be a lot cheaper, but does the whole steering rack actually need replacing because of a leaking gaiter? Excuse my ignorance, I know nothing of which I speak! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Ian, it'll be one of the various seals in the steering rack that will have gone, the fluid will leak out and then past the boot. You can buy replacement seals (see first image), but they are a bitch to install, usually the cheapest option is to buy a second hand or reconditioned rack. I have a slight leak on mine, so if it gets any worse I'm also going to need a replacement rack too See EPC images attached. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted August 10, 2007 Author Share Posted August 10, 2007 Thanks Nic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letmeshowyou Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 where did you have it MOT'd Ian? Mine failed on the same thing!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted August 10, 2007 Author Share Posted August 10, 2007 :blink:Hmmmmm Chelmsford Toyota Adi, where did you get yours done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letmeshowyou Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 phew, worried there! Rapidfit as usual (who also did the work to change them) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 phew, worried there! Rapidfit as usual (who also did the work to change them) Wheres Rapidfit Adi? I need my MOT in 2 weeks and don't really want to take the car back to Engine Advantages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoboblio Posted August 10, 2007 Author Share Posted August 10, 2007 They're on the main road just after the turning for engine advantages Edd (if you're coming from the town centre), there's the Ford showroom, then straight after (right next to the petrol station) there's rapid fit. They seem to do a good job, taken all my previous cars there for various reasons. Obviously not supra specialists, but the labour rates are very good for basic work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chumpalot Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Wheres Rapidfit Adi? I need my MOT in 2 weeks and don't really want to take the car back to Engine Advantages. Why is that mate? I only ask because my car is booked into EA for Tuesday. Any particular reason? I might give Rapidfit a try... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Why is that mate? I only ask because my car is booked into EA for Tuesday. Any particular reason? I might give Rapidfit a try... ok well.... they are great guys and seem to know what they are on about, but... I took the Supe for a service and MOT. Its always had a little whistle from tubby 1, but since the service its had a very loud whistle from tubby 1! Also they said it was pinking, which it was when they gave it back to me, but not when I gave it to them. They were trying to sell me an AEM ECU for god knows how much stupid money to sort it out. Theres a thread I started on that one somewhere. But obviously because mine is stock, after a couple of long runs the adaptive ECU sorted it self out. I also had to take the Supe back to them 3 times for them to sort out a wheel bearing, and once the millage was questionable when I got it back. I probably would take it back to them if I really had to have something specific done, but for an MOT I'd rather try someone else now. http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=80062 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=92198 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chumpalot Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 That's not good to hear mate. Think I'll reconsider taking it to them on Tuesday. I'm also having my wheel bearing looked at as well as a strange noise when Turbo #2 kicks in. Also my MPH conversion seems to be acting up and it's affecting my PPS. Could you recommend anywhere else mate? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Could you recommend anywhere else mate? Cheers Sadly not. Last year when I took it too them was the first service and MOT I had done on the Supe. So I myself are looking for new places to take it this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chumpalot Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Not to worry. Thanks anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letmeshowyou Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 Rapidfit have always looked after me on other cars, and Ian there is more than confident enough to work on the soop! Defo give them a try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinnBa Posted August 10, 2007 Share Posted August 10, 2007 My mate works for Rapid fit in Witham so friendly MOT's here, I'd trust them with the motor any day. Having said that I still take my car to Westfields for most stuff, I also know these guys pretty well and they probably have more hands on experience with Supra's than Rapid fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 lol i must be blind, i just went looking for Rapid fit and couldnt find the place at all!!! so from centre of Witham its on the left, after the EA turning, after the ford garage on the corner and then after the tiny petrol station??? I take it that if i get to the mini round-a-bout ive gone way too far... anyone got a phone number for them? are they the same as 'Ford Rapid Fit' that i've found on yell.co.uk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkinnBa Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 lol, from the town centre go over the bridge then it's just after the first turning on the left. Rapid fit share a car park with the petrol station. Yes, if you've got to the mini roundabout you've gone to far! In essence they are part of the Ford centre, just built onto the side of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edd_t Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 cool nice one. so if i pull into the petrol station i cant really go wrong. cheers dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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