West bay valver

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West bay valver

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Hello all, i now have refurbished steering rack for my valver
do you have to remove the sub frame to replace new one
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Not that I'm aware of.
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Hello Mr Rutter its a start i'm not sure myself i need to know for sure
garage said drop subframe he may be looking for work or money
there may be a way to feed steering rack through who knows
thanks any way.
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I'm sure it can be removed thru the side or from underneath, this may Not be the case with a 16v
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As far as I know it threads through part of the way then comes out from underneath the car with the steering turned to the RH lock.
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I've never dropped or removed a subframe to do one.
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Hi, all i'm getting convinced at this time and moment that you don't have to
drop the sub frame does some one know more
thankyou for your help getting rack fitted this friday
refurbished from Pleiades like new.
Thanks
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