Steering Rack Attack
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Steering Rack Attack
I just spent big ducats getting my suspension system changed over and aligned and then left the shop only to find that my front end weighed more than the North American continent. Quickly returned to the shop to find my steering rack had bitten the dust. What is a good source to buy from? I don't/can't spend $SSS to replace it with factory especially after the suspension change over (which I am not happy about at all...seperate post). Can someone suggest a source for this part? My mechanic said he has seen very few 993s with this problem and suggested it might be expected b/c of the age of the car ('97 w 113k)
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https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...ck-issues.html
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...-part-2-a.html
I think it's a fairly common item to go at 60~80~100K+ miles. Mine was replaced by the PO at 70K.
https://rennlist.com/forums/993-foru...-part-2-a.html
I think it's a fairly common item to go at 60~80~100K+ miles. Mine was replaced by the PO at 70K.
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pcarhombre,
It's not a very difficult process to DIY. There's no motor up front so lot's of room to work on it. The biggest difficulty for me were 2 things, to meet up the sleeve of the rack with the shaft of the steering column and the boot that fits over the tie rod end. I developed a slick little tool that did it.
I have lot's of pics of the install so let me know if need any guidance.
Don't remember where I purchased the rack but I have the receipt somewhere if you need a contact. It's been installed for 3 years now and it's still doing it's job well.
Ed
It's not a very difficult process to DIY. There's no motor up front so lot's of room to work on it. The biggest difficulty for me were 2 things, to meet up the sleeve of the rack with the shaft of the steering column and the boot that fits over the tie rod end. I developed a slick little tool that did it.
I have lot's of pics of the install so let me know if need any guidance.
Don't remember where I purchased the rack but I have the receipt somewhere if you need a contact. It's been installed for 3 years now and it's still doing it's job well.
Ed
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I found the best price on the ZF rebuilt was with IAN'S EURO PARTS
www.ianseuroparts.com
Great guy to deal with. He is also a renn sponsor. Don't forget to order new boots ($6.95 each). Also, if your fluid hasn't already been changed over, switch to the pentosin.
All the best,
Don
www.ianseuroparts.com
Great guy to deal with. He is also a renn sponsor. Don't forget to order new boots ($6.95 each). Also, if your fluid hasn't already been changed over, switch to the pentosin.
All the best,
Don
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+1 for powersteeringpros
packaging and presentation was very good and the unit was of course a "factory" ZF unit. Also came with boots - saving another $15
I have over 20K miles on mine with no issues.
packaging and presentation was very good and the unit was of course a "factory" ZF unit. Also came with boots - saving another $15
I have over 20K miles on mine with no issues.
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Try Griffiths?
http://www.griffiths.com/porsche/steering/
I know their A/C evaporators are great. Perhaps their steering racks are just as good?
They're in N.J. if that helps.
http://www.griffiths.com/porsche/steering/
I know their A/C evaporators are great. Perhaps their steering racks are just as good?
They're in N.J. if that helps.