okay, maybe I'm technically incorrect in calling it a rack, but whatever it is, there is a steering knuckle involved that hits directly on the side of the slave. Since the steering works suitably well, and I don't have any spare cash lying around, it will be staying. The gearbox will have to change, luckily if I go the cutting and welding route I've got plenty of guys on hand at work that will do it for me. I just need to know if it's a 'done thing' or if I'm strongly advised against it.