Hi guys! I need you advice regarding my problem (for almost 10 months now) with the knocking sound coming from the rack & pinion. My ride is a Honda City 98.

One auto specialist has diagnosed that the knocking sound is coming from the rack & pinion. Unfortunately, their suppliers can not provide a replacement/surplus for the defective items.

Here are the items:
Steering rack assembly
Cylinder end
Valve sub-assembly

CASA's diagnosis is really a rack&pinion problem. Their total price for these items is P22,266 including installation and wheel alignment, to be done within 2-3 days.

Servitek's quoted price is P31,625 for the materials and labor, to be done in 1 day.

Will there be future problems if I delay the repair for another 10 months or so because of budget constraint?

Thank you for your advice.