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How to overhaul a steering rack
Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 10:49 am
by Alwyn
I have a shagged power steering rack (was p1ssing 'oil' all over the place). Having got hold of a rack in decent condition from the local breakers, I now have a spare. Rather than throw this away, I would like to overhaul the rack, leaving a spare for the next time my rack goes.
Ideally looking for both a detailed methodology and a parts list.
Re: How to overhaul a steering rack
Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 1:51 pm
by 316eyes
Don't think it can be done as a DIY, which is why there is a thriving trade in recon units.
However someone might come along and prove me wrong!
Re: How to overhaul a steering rack
Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 10:41 pm
by Brianmoooore
It's do able if you can get hold of a seal kit. They seem to be able to get hold of he kits in the US, and there are a couple of step by step guides in the US E30 forums.
Re: How to overhaul a steering rack
Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 5:08 am
by Pal318is
Why don't you just buy another 2nd hand rack??
My brother got one from Gaydon for £5....I repeat £5. Which is currently attached to my car! after I put it on last week...Works fine too.
Pal
Re: How to overhaul a steering rack
Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 7:08 am
by dark_sounds
i sold a perfectly fine rack for 20£ no need to recon tbh.
Re: How to overhaul a steering rack
Posted: Thu Dec 07, 2006 7:16 pm
by Alwyn
Any ideas on where I should be starting to look for the seal kit???