J Silverman

So the rack in my 924s is leaking fluid. I figure the best way to fix the PS leak is to swap for a manual rack altogether. Cant leak fluid when there is none in the system. I know Ill need the rack and new tie rods. Are there any other parts I will need?

Airflite40

You need the steering shaft from the manny rack too, since power racks use a different length.

Also make sure that the tie rods are the correct offset, early offset in your case.

I just did this swap on my 924S and haven't looked back...

sharky47

I want to do this in my 87 as well.

I heard the late manual tie rods are manufactured out of unobtainium - is this true? I guess I can make my own......

TD in DC

I have the complete 944 manual rack kit with all NEW parts from Porsche that I bought from 944online. Never installed. PM me if you are interested.

schwank

Sharky, just call paragon, they have the late offset manual tie rods. They are not cheap, as it's a euro cup car part, but they do have them.

I have set sitting right here that came a couple months ago... just need to pull the manual rack out o' the parts car.

ttwitc9516

Does anyone have the measurements of the ps intermediate shaft vs. the manual rack? I need to have mine lengthened and would rather have it done ahead of time rather than trial and error. Thanks, TT

steve944online

For those who are interested these are the complete kits we offer:
84-86 944 87-91 944 92-95 968

I also have all of these pieces available seperatly the manual steering racks are on backorder from Porsche right now i am waiting on a few to come in but all of the other parts are readily available.

Oddjob

The late offset tie rods are still available through Porsche. They are a rather common RoW part, as power steering was an option on cars not imported to the US. They are not significantly more expensive than any of the other tie-rods variations.