Steering Rack Problems?

[Radtoy]

I've been told today that i have play in my steering rack which is causing the knocking noise! after getting my dad (whos a vauxhall mechanic) to look at it, he seems to agree!

Has anyone on here ever had this problem? The garage says its because of running the 17's. Is this true or a load of crap?

Also I missed a brand new rack on eBay by half an hour today, gutted. I dont fancy paying 800 for a new one!

Any help will be appreciated

[seveer unaek]

Knocking noise you say? I have a knocking noise that seems to be coming from the passenger footwell, but you never can really tell where a noise comes from! So, i might have this problem! Mr.T.....! D'oh!!

Edited December 12, 2004 by seveer unaek

[Radtoy]

yesh thats exactly where mine knocks!

[seveer unaek]

Argh.... buggah!

[MillzE]

Funny enough I had a knocking noise the other day, had to stop the car because i thought my induction kit came loose....Hope its not due to the 17s...

[T V O R]

Would having bigger wider wheels put that much strain on the other components?