How to overhaul a steering rack

[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.

[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!

[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.

[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

[dark_sounds]

i sold a perfectly fine rack for 20£ no need to recon tbh.

[Alwyn]

Any ideas on where I should be starting to look for the seal kit???