PAS rack bellows a MOT fail?

[Rusty_CallyT]

New one on me, but someone in the know should be able to tell me.

If the rubber bellows on the PAS rack split is that an MOT fail?

if you dont know what im on about heres a pic!

The rubber bit lol its split on the back.

[Rusty_CallyT]

if it is, whats the best way to fix it?

[Dan Willis]

I don't see why it would even be checked to be honest... and I've never seen a repair kit - so it'd be a new rack (to my knowledge).

[Rusty_CallyT]

arghh stuff that then

i have been informed that its deffo a fail [img]/sad.gif[/img]

[Robert_Dale]

don't think many places would check it mate

[bodgetastic]

Cant see anyone checking that !!

[Rusty_CallyT]

yer its a very picky garage, they have headlights differant colours as a fail its better than a blown bulb tho lol

they wacked it on the fail sheet along with every spec of rust they could find LOL

[Mace]

Im sure ive had an astra fail on that before, i replaced the rack as i had one lying around

[RobbieV]

It is a failure, MOT testers will check steering to make sure that none of the steering mechanism does not foul any brake hose or any part of the body structure, and they will check gaiters for damage or insecurity of retaining clips.
Had this problem fail my first Cally a few years back.

[Stupink]

Tis rather strange. not as tho steering is at all important [img]/tongue.gif[/img]

[Tim2001]

If the gaiter is split the grease is not present hence you will have problems with the rack in the future. Mine failed a couple of times because the plastic tie that holds it in place had come off now that was a b***h to replace.

[Fraz]

from the testers book

<a href="http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual_220.htm" target="_blank">http://www.motuk.co.uk/manual_220.htm</a>


Types of suspension covered
This sub-section applies to all suspension
types.
Mote: Vehicles with a beam axle can alternatively be raised from the ground as in

Fig 1, page 29, and this inspection carried
out at the same time as the inspections in sub-section 2-5a.


D. Lock to Lock Check
1. With the front steered wheels resting on turning plates, ask the assistant to turn the wheels from lock to lock using the
steering wheel.
It is important that this inspection is carried out
. with the suspension substantially in the normal running position
. on vehicles not fitted with a beam axle with the steered wheels resting on turning plates that move freely.
Check for
a. fouling, particularly brake hoses

b. brake hoses or brake pipes stretched or twisted

c. security and correct adjustment of lock stops if fitted

Note: Some vehicles have lock stops comprising soft metal pads on the body for the front tyres to rub against. These are acceptable if they are properly maintained so that they do not damage the tyres.

d. condition and security of steering rack gaiters

Note: Expand steering rack gaiters for proper examination

e. tightness or roughness in the steering mechanism.

1a. a component of the steering mechanism, road wheels or tyres fouling any part of the vehicle
b. a brake pipe or brake hose stretched, twisted or seriously damaged

c.
. an incorrectly adjusted lock stop
. a loose, damaged or insecurely locked lock stop
<!--coloro:red--><span style="color:red"><!--/coloro-->d. an insecure, split or missing steering rack gaiter<!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc-->
e. excessive tightness or roughness in the steering mechanis