hi all
as per the tread about cheap source of recon steering racks,
i am an mot inspector i have use bristol power steering i have
found the results from them are as good as new.
when a power steering rack is checked for wear in must be done
with both front wheels raised clear of the ground and with the engine
running, hold the wheel at 3 and 9 and rock the wheel any play will be evident.
while u are there if you hold the wheel at 11 and 5 you can check the ball joint.
i hope this is of some help to everyone. remember a small amount os play in the steering rack is not a reason for failer on an mot or anything to worry about.
regards
andy.