I've got a steering rack leak at the steering input shaft seal. Even though it seems minor, this is not a servicable item and a rack replacement is the normal repair path. As you likely know, steering rack assemblies are not cheap and I'm on a budget.
The Dealer suggested they'd look into a used parts alternative, sourcing parts from a wrecker, for value. Are there any trade-offs to this approach?
Are there any other repair paths that I could explore instead, like sending the rack for a seal replacement? Typically I don't use the car during the week.