Type 85 Coupe quattro steering rack asap

20vcqdriver · 11-02-15, 01:27 PM

Has anyone got a serviceable type 85 power steering rack. Mine is on its way out despite being overhauled 10 years ago and only done 30K since... Needed asap and looking at it half the engine is going to have to be dismantled to get it out

...... Was easy last time as I had an empty engine bay..... All help appreciated

willow · 11-02-15, 04:26 PM

Hi I have one in the republic of Ireland.

any good to you?

Actually, its not from a quattro, so probably no good?

20vcqdriver · 11-02-15, 04:32 PM

All type 85 power racks are the same... if memory serves me correctly.

This issue started to show itself last year and assumed the bushes were to blame..... but no you can grab the moving part of the rack and rotate it 30 degrees from way tothe other which in turn alters the steering very slightly. Prefer not to drive the car in anger in case it goes altogether......
Just a thought but is there any adjustment on these Be great if all it needs is some shims or adjustment

M4rkp · 11-02-15, 05:49 PM

All type 85 racks are not the same - granted, there is very little difference in them for instance my WR Quattro has part number 857 my coupe has part number 811 - they look identical - but 811 has more teeth on the rod giving it a better (smaller )turning circle.
I would certainly be wary of your rack as it sounds like the pinion cog which drives the shaft is worn! -

I have just had all sorts of steering woes lately, - I've learnt a lot from from this, there are lots of companies out there that refurbish racks and generally are quite free with their information and advice -

Unfortunately there is no adjustment capabilities on the racks - once they have worn they are scrap.

Mark

20vcqdriver · 12-02-15, 12:11 AM

Looking at ETKA it seems I need a rack with part number 812 422 065EX for RHD cars. Hope this helps

jmm · 16-02-15, 08:54 AM

You can always put steering rack from b3 or b4. The best option would be one from 2.8 v6 with servotronic.

audicoupeparts · 16-02-15, 09:33 AM

I've a wr ur rack and a 2.8 cq rack if any use

JMLAudi · 16-02-15, 10:45 AM

HI

I got a rack from a 2.6 Audi quattro Avant B4
Where are you??

located in Shipley/Bradford or knaresbough
cheers
john

20vcqdriver · 16-02-15, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmm

You can always put steering rack from b3 or b4. The best option would be one from 2.8 v6 with servotronic.

I'll be going nowhere near a servotronic rack...
They were heavily critised and the later S2's reverted back to a normal rack after complaints. Steering on the series 2's is one of the best setups Audi have had, so stick with it.... cheers

20vcqdriver · 16-02-15, 12:40 PM

Been offered a GT rack that appears in good condition, let you know how it goes

Thanks for help from everyone..

11-02-15, 04:32 PM	#3
20vcqdriver 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wirral Posts: 3,910	All type 85 power racks are the same... if memory serves me correctly. This issue started to show itself last year and assumed the bushes were to blame..... but no you can grab the moving part of the rack and rotate it 30 degrees from way tothe other which in turn alters the steering very slightly. Prefer not to drive the car in anger in case it goes altogether...... Just a thought but is there any adjustment on these Be great if all it needs is some shims or adjustment __________________ Coupe quattro 1986:-~450bhp + loooong list of mods! Audi A7 Bi-TDI SLine Black edition 2015 mapped to produce 600lb/ft torque! Audi S4 4.2 V8 cabriolet 2004:-

12-02-15, 12:11 AM	#5
20vcqdriver 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wirral Posts: 3,910	Looking at ETKA it seems I need a rack with part number 812 422 065EX for RHD cars. Hope this helps __________________ Coupe quattro 1986:-~450bhp + loooong list of mods! Audi A7 Bi-TDI SLine Black edition 2015 mapped to produce 600lb/ft torque! Audi S4 4.2 V8 cabriolet 2004:-

16-02-15, 10:45 AM	#8
JMLAudi Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Knaresborough/Shipley Posts: 951	HI I got a rack from a 2.6 Audi quattro Avant B4 Where are you?? located in Shipley/Bradford or knaresbough cheers john Last edited by JMLAudi; 16-02-15 at 11:23 AM.

16-02-15, 12:40 PM	#10
20vcqdriver 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wirral Posts: 3,910	Been offered a GT rack that appears in good condition, let you know how it goes Thanks for help from everyone.. __________________ Coupe quattro 1986:-~450bhp + loooong list of mods! Audi A7 Bi-TDI SLine Black edition 2015 mapped to produce 600lb/ft torque! Audi S4 4.2 V8 cabriolet 2004:-

11-02-15, 04:26 PM	#2
willow Grown up member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Kerry Ireland Posts: 163	Hi I have one in the republic of Ireland. any good to you? Actually, its not from a quattro, so probably no good?

11-02-15, 05:49 PM	#4
M4rkp Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Sometimes Roberttown - sometimes Surrey Posts: 194	All type 85 racks are not the same - granted, there is very little difference in them for instance my WR Quattro has part number 857 my coupe has part number 811 - they look identical - but 811 has more teeth on the rod giving it a better (smaller )turning circle. I would certainly be wary of your rack as it sounds like the pinion cog which drives the shaft is worn! - I have just had all sorts of steering woes lately, - I've learnt a lot from from this, there are lots of companies out there that refurbish racks and generally are quite free with their information and advice - Unfortunately there is no adjustment capabilities on the racks - once they have worn they are scrap. Mark

16-02-15, 08:54 AM	#6
jmm Grown up member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Poland (Warsaw) Posts: 48	You can always put steering rack from b3 or b4. The best option would be one from 2.8 v6 with servotronic.

16-02-15, 09:33 AM	#7
audicoupeparts Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1,161	I've a wr ur rack and a 2.8 cq rack if any use