unclebobg

I have a 1987 951 with a bad steering rack. Is the power steering rack for the 87 944Turbo the same as for the n/a 87 944?

Thanks for help.

Scott at Team Harco

My understanding is that they are the same. There was a change between 86 and 87 to accommodate the ABS system. I think the main difference is the length of the tie rods and not the rack itself.

Cass944

yep, all the same

944Ross

Not to hijack, exactly, but has anyone used these guys for a reman? Personally I'd rather pay for my rack to be reman'd and know what I'm getting and who did it, than mess with vendor-supplied "rebuilt" (usually seals and paint).

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

Grandpa#3

Hi 944Ross, I have one in my Mustang right now and have been very satified with it. You might check out Advance Auto or Auto Zone for their rack as they have a good price also.

Cheers,
Larry

944Ross

AutoZone and such are the ones that just clean, paint and put in some seals. I've gotten some (not for 944's) that were worse than what I took out.

b5audia4

I bought a rebuilt PS rack from them on ebay in the spring. No issues to date.

Grandpa#3

Well AZ does have a warranty. All any of these places does is clean, reseal, replace any worn parts and pressure test for leaks.

Cheers,
Larry

F18Rep

I have bought two of autozone rebuilts and have about 45k miles one - still workin. The one on my NA never seemed right though (would stick a little) but lifetime warranty replaced it. I wish I could get that kind of warranty on the other parts I've put into these cars. ;] Bruce

odurandina

how do you know you have a bad stteeriing rack... i realize probably dumb question but i am curious as to what it feels like.

Scott at Team Harco

A big puddle of fluid on the ground under the car, every day? Having to add a pint of fluid each day to keep it topped off?

odurandina

does this result from people using the wrong fluid ?

some people screw that part up.

Scott at Team Harco

Not necessarily. Most all of these cars are now of legal drinking age in most states. Rubber parts (seals) wear out.

Putting P/S fluid in, instead of ATF can complicate matters.

odurandina

and what would result from not topping of the fluid ? total pump failure ?

unclebobg

Another quick question: On an earlier post, BILL said that one should always replace the reservoir when replacing the rack because there is a filter in it that prevents particles from entering the rack. But what part exactly is the "reservoir"?