wilke3169

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

Rocket Rob

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.

ThomasC2

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

FeralComprehension

Source for seal kit: http://www.klaindustries.net/ (NOT $10)

Pro rebuilder: Rack Doctor ($150, shipped!)

Indycam

$467.95 - $150 = $317.95 plus core return shipping .

PChar

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.

wilke3169

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

yellowducman

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.

FeralComprehension

Oops! Sorry about that; I misread the text at the top of the page.

2000m2

How did this workout for you?

jimq

I ordered the seals from England but havent gotten around to the rebuild yet. Seal kit was about $60

Goughary

You don’t happen to have a link for the seal kit do you?

cobalt

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.

dsetty

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.

mystert

Maybe find a local rebuilder? I dropped mine off at JB Automotive in Santa Ana, CA and they rebuilt my rack in a couple days for around $400.