Has anyone used rackdoctor.net for parts? They have the lowest price I have found so far for a rebuilt power steering rack, but I don't know about their reputation.

I need someone who is good to install a rebuilt power steering rack on my 2000 V70 XC AWD Wagon SE. Rhode Island preferred, but Southern Massachusetts or northern Connecticut would be okay. Non-Volvo dealer, please, too expensive.

July 2012
Four tires, alignment, Firestone, East Providence, RI

September 2012
Alternator replaced, $650, Sunoco station, East Ave., Pawtucket, RI

September 2012
Power steering leak, not yet repaired, steering rack needs replacing per Midas, Providence, RI

Thanks, I was starting to despair! Where can I find the re-building kit?
Frank

That's good to know! I will keep Dan Clayton and FCP Groton in mind for parts. Thanks for the tip.
Frank

Do some research (ask other older Volvo owners you come across in parking lots, etc.) who does their work. You need to find a trusty non-dealer (independent), and CERTAINLY not Midas, Firestone, etc. or any other chain. They are OK for mufflers and tires, (but I'd still go to the indy for the muffl...

I am confused a bit. The posts had a link with FCP Euro in it. Was that SPAM or not? I got a good reply to my first questioning post with that link in it too!
Frank Fitzpatrick, frankelf

My (bought used 2 months ago) 2000 V70 AWD has a power steering leak, diagnosed by Midas as a Rack leak. Lucas Stop Leak did not work - 3 days plus so far. I do not have parts.
I live in Cranston, RI, USA, which is next to Providence.
Any suggestions? I am not very good with cars.

Thanks, JDS60R, That's exactly what I needed to know. I thought the alternator price was high, but believed it was a "Volvo thing" - high price to repair for a foreign car! All your other advice was great and I will follow it. This is a terrific forum!
Frank

2000 V70 AWD. Dumb question, I suspect. No money. Can the car be steered and driven without the power steering? History: The power steering leak in my 2000 V70 AWD was diagnosed by Midas as caused by the rack. We tried Lucas Stop Leak for a few days, frequently refilling, and it didn't work. From re...