Steering Rack, 4k, CGT question

[Jonathan Monetti <jmonetti@us.net>]

Having run the gamut on my 86 CGT (91k) trying to diagnose and fix the
wandering and funny handling front end (it has been pretty much rebuilt, to
no avail), I was wondering if anyone's had any experience with the rack?  

I have a bad tire and wheel situation (unmatched, and bent, respectively),
but my steering inconsistancies are even there at *very* slow speeds, and
there is play and an occasional clunk. 

I had my trusty girlfriend (VAG tool # GF:33-22-32) toss the steering back
and forth while I inspected, and there is a light clunk and a little play
at the rack.  

Normal?  Not?  Any opinions or experience?

I have an 85 parts car and can take that rack out to be rebuilt so as not
to have mine out of the car for that long.   Just wondering if this is a
worthwhile pursuit of time and $$.

Jonathan Monetti
86 CGT, 91k