Power Steering Rack Rebuild
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Power Steering Rack Rebuild
Are there any options? Why are we able to rebuild engines, transmissions, suspensions, etc but rebuilding the power steering rack isn't an option?
Mine has a very bad leak on the passenger side. I'm guessing there is a seal that is not much different than most other seals. Again I ask, Are there any options to buying a rebuilt unit for $1500.00 or so???
Thanks in advance,
Kevin Small
Charleston, SC
Mine has a very bad leak on the passenger side. I'm guessing there is a seal that is not much different than most other seals. Again I ask, Are there any options to buying a rebuilt unit for $1500.00 or so???
Thanks in advance,
Kevin Small
Charleston, SC
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Check out Vertex Auto. They had the lowest price for a rebuilt rack a few years ago when my coupe needed one. If I remember correctly, it was $500 vs $1200 from everyone else. Its been working very well since.
As for why can't we rebuild the racks ourselves? Good question.
As for why can't we rebuild the racks ourselves? Good question.
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There are earlier posts about this. I found out about this soloution some years ago.
Find your ZF dealer (they do the steering rack), give them the ZF part number on your rack and order a set of washers. It costs about 100USD. Then let a workshop re-build it for you, it will take 1-2 ours. Done!
Thomas
Find your ZF dealer (they do the steering rack), give them the ZF part number on your rack and order a set of washers. It costs about 100USD. Then let a workshop re-build it for you, it will take 1-2 ours. Done!
Thomas
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Source for seal kit: http://www.klaindustries.net/ (NOT $10)
Pro rebuilder: Rack Doctor ($150, shipped!)
Pro rebuilder: Rack Doctor ($150, shipped!)
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Try this guy rtight in your backyard.
http://www.rackdoctor.net/
He did mine this winter, I was very please great service, pleasant guy and a fast turnaround time (2-3 days)
I was $299 + $18 shipping. I think a very fair price for a complete overall and cleanup.
http://www.rackdoctor.net/
He did mine this winter, I was very please great service, pleasant guy and a fast turnaround time (2-3 days)
I was $299 + $18 shipping. I think a very fair price for a complete overall and cleanup.
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I ordered a rebuilt unit from "Rack Doctor" this morning. I called Rich who was very helpful and was informed that he had the units in stock. Ordered today and he said I should receive the rack tomorrow. Funny that the internet told me to look in my own backyard. i will give feedback after I receive/install the unit. Thanks for everyone's help.
Kevin
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I hope the rack doctor works out for you. He stole 200.00 from me by selling a defective e36 rack to me and wouldn't even give me a core charge back when I returned it.
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I ordered a rebuilt unit from "Rack Doctor" this morning. I called Rich who was very helpful and was informed that he had the units in stock. Ordered today and he said I should receive the rack tomorrow. Funny that the internet told me to look in my own backyard. i will give feedback after I receive/install the unit. Thanks for everyone's help.
Kevin
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Originally Posted by jimq
I ordered the seals from England but havent gotten around to the rebuild yet. Seal kit was about $60
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I have a spare rebuild kit if anyone is interested. I do warn you that the rebuild is not a simple DIY job and if you don't take your time you can damage the rack and render it useless.
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I rebuilt my 993 rack for my 964 with the KLA Industry kit linked above. My 993 rack I purchased from Vertex leaked after a couple of years so I thought I'd do it myself. The rack was a little tight for a couple of days, but is leak free and working normally now!
BTW, there are more 993 racks so their price is lower and they are an exact match.
BTW, there are more 993 racks so their price is lower and they are an exact match.