Torn steering rack boot. Any stop gap fix while I wait for part?
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Torn steering rack boot. Any stop gap fix while I wait for part?
So, I was under the car last night and noticed my passenger side boot has a pretty big hole in it.
I will be getting the new boot, but with the holiday weekend here, I doubt I will receive it in time to install before my drive to SITM.
Any McGruber style patch ideas worth trying just to get me there and back before I install the new one?
To be clear, I am going torn boot or not. If I can figure out a way to be slinging grease everywhere, that would be nice.
I will be getting the new boot, but with the holiday weekend here, I doubt I will receive it in time to install before my drive to SITM.
Any McGruber style patch ideas worth trying just to get me there and back before I install the new one?
To be clear, I am going torn boot or not. If I can figure out a way to be slinging grease everywhere, that would be nice.
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If you do it during full extension of that side and leave room for it to move.
Should.
There might also be some sort of aftermarket boot for CVs or steering racks , slit down one side with a method to overlap and seal them. Just trying to brainstrom with you a bit.
Should.
There might also be some sort of aftermarket boot for CVs or steering racks , slit down one side with a method to overlap and seal them. Just trying to brainstrom with you a bit.
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I'm with ya, I called all the local parts stores looking for something like that with no success. I'm liking the duct tape. I think I have some red duct tape, perhaps I'll get a little performance boost.
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Get some of the self adhesive silicone tape. H2O proof.
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Once you have the part and can get under the car, you can undo the inner tie rod connection with a 22mm and 32 mm (7/8" and 1 1/4 resp) wrenches. Just cut the old one lengthwise with a utility blade, clean then put on a new one. 30 minutes maybe and no change to alignment.
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I would suggest "rubber weld" tape as it is self amalgamating tape. Boat Chandlers ususlly carry it.
I carry a role of it in car as it is around the same size a electrical tape.
Tails 1990 928S4 Auto
I carry a role of it in car as it is around the same size a electrical tape.
Tails 1990 928S4 Auto
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The boot does NOT hold grease or ps fluid in, it does keep dust/grit off the shaft /rack to keep it from eating up the seals . If you have PS fluid in the boot the rack is already leaking.
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James,
I didn't actually see any PS fluid. I falsely assumed grease in there. I have no reason to think the rack jacked.
You have actually made me feel better about temporary fix, if I need it.
I didn't actually see any PS fluid. I falsely assumed grease in there. I have no reason to think the rack jacked.
You have actually made me feel better about temporary fix, if I need it.
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One other option would be to pick up a foot or so of air duct from NAPA (they sell various diameters by the foot). Pick a diameter similar to the OD of the boot, then you can probably tie fasten or clamp the inner end, and tie fasten, clamp, or duct tape the outer end.