Rack and pinion replacement? - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

rh8746 · 07-30-2005, 11:15 AM

I have a 1992 Toyota Celica GT convertible (my baby). I recently had my interval oil change at my local Toyota dealer. When it was done, my name was called and, foolishly, I thought I would be on my way. The service writer told me that "technician Steve" decided that I needed a new clutch, throttle body service, and a new rack and pinion. My car has 105,000 miles, doesn't use oil, has no rust, and steers and shifts wonderfully. I had the clutch and rack looked at. I was told that I had 60%+ of my clutch left and that there were no leaks that this person could find on the rack. My fluid level has not fluctuated nor has the steering become harder. Is the dealer, whom I have trusted for many years, just trying to sell me $2220 worth of stuff that I don't need? How does one really tell if the rack is bad? Thanks for your opinions

Tommy · 07-30-2005, 01:11 PM

wow, if you got the second opinion and they told you everything was fine, looks like your dealer is trying to rip you off.

this is why dealers suck ass, they dont care about anything except making money.

Rick89GTS · 07-31-2005, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by rh8746

....I was told that I had 60%+ of my clutch left and that there were no leaks that this person could find on the rack. My fluid level has not fluctuated nor has the steering become harder. Is the dealer, whom I have trusted for many years, just trying to sell me $2220 worth of stuff that I don't need? How does one really tell if the rack is bad? Thanks for your opinions

If the rack is bad, you'll get some leaking, feel some difficulting steering or hear weird noises. Get your car outta there, that's an upsell if I ever saw it.

toyo_tech02 · 08-15-2005, 09:54 PM

sounds like steve is trying to turn some extra hours

***Tercel GTS*** · 08-15-2005, 10:29 PM

The economy is bad right now especially for auto repair shops. Fuel costing so much has driven a lot more people than you realize into smaller more effecient dependable cars. This year has been the slowest I've seen yet. I'm sure it's not just my area. Steve's boss is probably pushing him to get extra work in the shop.