New 968 Owner - Steering/Suspension Issue
01-18-2008, 10:58 AM
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If so, do you have some contact info I can use?
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01-18-2008, 11:00 AM
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You can get the hoses from Paragon or Pelican Parts. The hose from the oil cooler to the reservoir is only purchasable as a entire unit with the cooler, I pulled the cooler out and had a hydraulic shop replace just the rubber hose, about $25. You may also want to replace the reservoir it has a filter integrated into it. The rack is the most likely culprit of the leak, if you pull back the boots from either side of the rack and find fluid the rack needs to be replaced. The rack is $183 from AutoZone with a LLT warranty. If it's leaking on your sway bar bushing expect to replace that also.
Also only use ATF in the system, power steering fluid will cause the seals in the system to start leaking.
Also only use ATF in the system, power steering fluid will cause the seals in the system to start leaking.
01-18-2008, 11:11 AM
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01-18-2008, 11:37 AM
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Clarks Garage ought to be able to help out with the DIY http://www.clarks-garage.com/ it's really very easy. You can buy your parts where ever you like, I personally use Paragon and Pelican for most parts and go to Sunset for the OEM Porsche parts that only Porsche dealers have.
Is it worth replacing all of the bushings and then saving up for the rack replacement or would that defeat the purpose and just ruin the new bushings?
01-18-2008, 11:45 AM
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Thanks for the link. I have to say the rack replacement does not look easy though... maybe I am a too much of a novice though. Sounds like I spoke too soon. $600+ for the rack and it looks like about 4 hours of labor will set my back about a grand... damn.
Is it worth replacing all of the bushings and then saving up for the rack replacement or would that defeat the purpose and just ruin the new bushings?
Is it worth replacing all of the bushings and then saving up for the rack replacement or would that defeat the purpose and just ruin the new bushings?
01-18-2008, 12:10 PM
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The rack is only $173 at Autozone with a LLT warranty. It really isn't that bad and you really don't need to remove the tie rod ends from the car, you can just unscrew the tie rods from the rack before you unbolt the rack from the car. I've done few on them over the years, the first time you do one might take you a little longer but once you really look at it, you will see it's not that bad. If your shop is doing it ask them if you can bring your own rack to them or ask them to buy the rack from Autozone, you will need the old one back for the core.
Honestly, as I am thinking about it, I don't remember actually seeing any fluid on the rack, just underneath the reservoir and down the right side of the car bottom, which was why the swaybar bushing was shot. So I am going to replace the bushings and do some more investigation on where the leak is coming from.
01-18-2008, 12:22 PM
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Paragon has the bushings. The AutoZone rack is a OEM ZF rack that has been rebuilt at Atsco in Arizona. I been running it for some time and other Rennlisters have used them without issue. It has a LLT warranty on it so if you have issues bring it back. Most other racks ever from Porsche don't have a warranty beyond 90 days. If you pull back the boot from both sides of the rack and find fluid in there then it's the rack, also pull the plug from the centering hole and if have fluid there it's also bad. It sounds like you have some leaking from the hoses to the reservoir.
01-18-2008, 12:46 PM
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There is no reason sunset shouldn't be your first call. Great service and great prices, you can't ask for more.
01-18-2008, 12:52 PM
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If I need aftermarket stuff I usually go with paragon. OEM parts to sunset. They are both great vendors so get to know them and use them both. Although paragon has had some issues getting the right boxes, with the right stuff, going to the right address, but they always get it fixed at their expense.
01-18-2008, 01:04 PM
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Honestly, as I am thinking about it, I don't remember actually seeing any fluid on the rack, just underneath the reservoir and down the right side of the car bottom, which was why the swaybar bushing was shot. So I am going to replace the bushings and do some more investigation on where the leak is coming from.
Clean it all up first so you can get a good idea where it's coming from. These kind of leaks can sometimes be deceptive about their source. Spray it down with some degreaser or brake cleaner so there is no fluid visible and drive it around the block a couple of times and take a look for the leak.
Where are you located? Maybe post over on the big 944 board for some local help from someone that has done it. All 944s have this problem and most 944 owners are well acquainted with it.
01-18-2008, 01:06 PM
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01-18-2008, 05:30 PM
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Bump.
Are the castor blocks an easy replacement? They look rather easy to get to, but I don't have a local alignment guy yet so I am afraid that if I replace them I shouldn't drive the car until it is aligned...
Are the castor blocks an easy replacement? They look rather easy to get to, but I don't have a local alignment guy yet so I am afraid that if I replace them I shouldn't drive the car until it is aligned...
01-18-2008, 06:02 PM
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Real easy, just unbolt the old and bolt in the new. You can drive on it afterwards, try to get it in about the same spot, then get it alinged when your ready.