my steering rack is leaking into the boots, and i want to replace it. i was wondering if it was something i could do myself, or if its something left to a professional. I work on my old series III so i know how much of a pain some of these things can be. but is it really hard?

 

The XJ8 units are easier than the Series 3 units. It's a much cleaner job. What year XJ8? I may have a rebuilt in stock. The one below is 1998 only.

http://www.motorcarsltd.com/item.wws?sku=IN107452

 

it would help if i leave a year. its a '98 VDP. is there anything i have to watch out for when i take it off?

 

Nope but you should have it aligned proprly afterwards

tho job on shifting it is no hasle at al