2009 C63 Power Steering Rack Leak - Common?
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2009 C63 Power Steering Rack Leak - Common?
Hi Guys,
My 09 C63 has just over 36K miles on it and I was told by the dealer yesterday that I need a new steering rack because it is leaking fluid out of the boot. $3,300 because I am a year out of warranty.
Is this problem common on these cars? Are there any other options? I am just shocked this would go bad on a car with such low miles, never been to a track, never abused in any way.
I would appreciate your thoughts.
My 09 C63 has just over 36K miles on it and I was told by the dealer yesterday that I need a new steering rack because it is leaking fluid out of the boot. $3,300 because I am a year out of warranty.
Is this problem common on these cars? Are there any other options? I am just shocked this would go bad on a car with such low miles, never been to a track, never abused in any way.
I would appreciate your thoughts.
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Thanks.
When I was doing some searching I found that the GL-class seemed to have some steering issues, but I couldn't find any c-class or c63 related ones.
I guess I just got lucky.
When I was doing some searching I found that the GL-class seemed to have some steering issues, but I couldn't find any c-class or c63 related ones.
I guess I just got lucky.
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I'm just finishing up replacing my power steering system on my 08 after it took a **** on a country road. (Mine completely blew out)
I think I had a leak in the system that led to it.
Replaced the power steering pump, the reservoir, and the steering rack.
Also Flushed the lines & cooler, my oil had metal shavings in it and that oil circulated through and most likely took out my whole system.
3,300 sounds like they want to replace everything.
I think I had a leak in the system that led to it.
Replaced the power steering pump, the reservoir, and the steering rack.
Also Flushed the lines & cooler, my oil had metal shavings in it and that oil circulated through and most likely took out my whole system.
3,300 sounds like they want to replace everything.
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