Symptoms of bad Power Steering Rack?
07-29-2003, 09:47 PM
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Symptoms of bad Power Steering Rack?
I am noticing extremely rough steering in my 86'. My mechanic told me several weeks ago that the rack was loose. Could someone please explane the symptoms of a bad rack so I don't spend 500 USD on something that is not broken.
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Chrsitian
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07-29-2003, 10:55 PM
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if its bad you might notice no power steering.
but seriously, mine had a leak and one side had power steering and the other didn't. Personally i didn't think power steering was worth 500 bucks plus the time it would take to put it in, plus the 60 for allignment or whatever.....so i just yanked it. i keep my eyes open for a cheap rack but honestly i dont mind the no power steering, you get used to it.
but seriously, mine had a leak and one side had power steering and the other didn't. Personally i didn't think power steering was worth 500 bucks plus the time it would take to put it in, plus the 60 for allignment or whatever.....so i just yanked it. i keep my eyes open for a cheap rack but honestly i dont mind the no power steering, you get used to it.
07-30-2003, 02:08 AM
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I wouldn't mind it if it was even. MY problem is that some spots in the steering are okay, and others require two hands on the wheel to turn the wheel.
Christian
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