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https://www.autozone.com/suspension-...948_70221_6207

Tiger03447

Bought one from them for my Camry...no leaks and functions perfectly. I used to work at the Zone for 16 1/2 years..recently retired..(2 weeks ago) and we had no problems at my store from them for leaking etc...maybe the wrong one..misordered perhaps, but no problems AFAIK...Hope this helps some..BTW they do have a "lifetime (of the car in your ownership) warranty..

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divil

Good to see they're back. They stopped doing these a few years ago. There were pretty good reports of them on rennlist at the time. Most of the other rebuilders only have 1-2 year warranties.

fwb42

I used one on my car and never had any problem with it.

Duke48

​​​​​​With which 944 are they compatible? Also when i select store it adds 130$ for "core" what core?

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Ky944TurboNewbie

I used an Autozone rack several years ago and was/am happy with the result. I have followed several threads that discuss these. I know there was a change in where they were refinished and the quality changed. I hesitate to recommend because I am not sure the product is the same that I purchased. But the warranty is the main thing. How much is your time worth as far as swapping out the rack? Not sure it is the best quality option available, but it is certainly a good value.

divil

The site should let you pick your model and tell you if it's compatible. That said, I'm pretty sure there's only one power steering rack for all 944s and 968s.

yeah it's a messy job and worth spending a little more to avoid having to do it twice in my opinion. But, I bought a rebuilt rack from a very reputable supplier (for quite a bit more than the autozone one) and it leaked just after a year. When I checked the warranty period...one year lol. From that point of view I'd say the autozone route is hard to beat. There's always the ZF rebuilds for $1400 In all honesty if I had known how many times I'd end up changing mine, and how hard it is to find one that's not heavily worn, I probably would have done that.

John_AZ

I installed 2 last year on my 88 924S.
Number one was an AutoZone warranty replacement after 10+ years. AutoZone did a free replacement.

The rebuilder wants you to install an inline PS filter he provides. I used the return line under the PS fluid reservoir/filter. Be careful on where you cut the line or the PS fluid filter may interfere with removing the oil filter and cause problems.
The rebuilder also want you to replace the rubber PS lines due to age and deterioration of the old rubber that may cause premature failure of the new rack.
I replaced the main pressure line line-Pump to Rack (about $120+-)
The "new rebuilt" PS rack lasted about 6 months.
AutoZone again replaced it for free.
Installed the 2nd rebuilt unit and all is fine for over a year now.

Have new copper washers for the PS lines to the rack. You can also get new PS brass fittings--Banjo Bolts (about $10 each with crush washers) to replace the HEX type and it makes replacement a lot easier-2 are needed for the PS pressure line to rack.
Also make sure you take off all parts not supplied from the old unit. ESPECIALLY the "crossover" tube or plan to spend another $30 to replace.
It has been over a year now and all is well.
Use the correct PS fluid and I would pass on WalMart brand.

J_AZ

neunfünfeins

If the rack is just leaking and not actually worn out, why not the $70 Rennbay DIY reseal kit?