Leaking Steering Rack
12-08-2001, 06:17 PM
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Leaking Steering Rack
My recently purchased '87 924s has pretty bad steering fluid leakage. I would like to find a source for a new or re-manufactured rack to replace it.
The boots are torn so I believe I will need more than just the rack unless boots come along.
Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Also, thanks to the experts on this forum who have been so helpful.
The boots are torn so I believe I will need more than just the rack unless boots come along.
Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Also, thanks to the experts on this forum who have been so helpful.
12-08-2001, 06:25 PM
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Rack failure is common.
Paragon Products, Pelican Parts, Virtex (maybe) would be a good place to start.
I would reccomend that you get a rebuilt rack, tire rod end assemblies and tie rods, and new boots. Well worth it since you need to pull it all anyway.
There are no rebuild kits to do it yourself.
Total cost should be about $425
Paragon Products, Pelican Parts, Virtex (maybe) would be a good place to start.
I would reccomend that you get a rebuilt rack, tire rod end assemblies and tie rods, and new boots. Well worth it since you need to pull it all anyway.
There are no rebuild kits to do it yourself.
Total cost should be about $425
12-08-2001, 07:08 PM
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The power steering rack that came in the 944/968 series of cars was manuafactured my ZF. If you buy a rebuilt unit from ZF, it will be updated to the latest design (they were continuously updated along their 11 year life). Unfortunately they cost $900, but quite possibly worth it.
12-08-2001, 08:56 PM
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I have an email at home from the guy who replaced his seals himself, describing the process. He said it cost him about $85 total.
I bought a used rack from emilysgranny (thanks, btw
) for $125 plus shipping, spent about 3 hours putting it in, had alignment done. Total cost less than $200.
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I bought a used rack from emilysgranny (thanks, btw
) for $125 plus shipping, spent about 3 hours putting it in, had alignment done. Total cost less than $200.--
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Wpns Co, 2nd Bn, 24th Marines
12-09-2001, 01:26 AM
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I think I paid $200 or less for a rebuilt one 4 years ago.. Might what to give these guys a call.. Lake Shore Radiator.. Out of Jacksonville, FL.. you can use the yellow pages online to get their number.. They have GREAT prices on A/C stuff too.
12-09-2001, 12:26 PM
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http://www.kaufmanproducts.com/
This is the link to the source of the rebuilt kit for $85. I have not done this task yet, but it sounded straight forward enough. He did mention he had to fab a tool to seat the seals with.
Good luck!
This is the link to the source of the rebuilt kit for $85. I have not done this task yet, but it sounded straight forward enough. He did mention he had to fab a tool to seat the seals with.
Good luck!
