e30 rack help plz
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aarc
- E30 Zone Newbie
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Hi all ive replaced my rack boots for the second time and have noticed power steering fluid in the boot does this mean the rack seals have gone?? If so can ot be rebuilt any links most welcome please, and would this be a rack out job?? Are there any threads on removing the rack?? Help please much appreciated
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B7
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Yes if theres fluid in the bellows then its not in the best of health.
It's easier to source a good second hand rack. And cheaper.
Replacing the rack is not hard. Two 15mm bolts with nuts on the top hold it in place. The pipes are a 22mm and a 19mm banjo bolts. Buy new sealing washers x 4. The pipes are held against the rack with a rubber mount held in place with a 6mm nut and bolt. Undo the 13mm nut and bolt where the column mounts to the rack and remove that bolt. Splay the joint a touch and pull the rack out.
I have a good rack out now on the shelf. You have PM
It's easier to source a good second hand rack. And cheaper.
Replacing the rack is not hard. Two 15mm bolts with nuts on the top hold it in place. The pipes are a 22mm and a 19mm banjo bolts. Buy new sealing washers x 4. The pipes are held against the rack with a rubber mount held in place with a 6mm nut and bolt. Undo the 13mm nut and bolt where the column mounts to the rack and remove that bolt. Splay the joint a touch and pull the rack out.
I have a good rack out now on the shelf. You have PM
B7's Motto. "If it's French, BURN IT!!!!!!"
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aarc
- E30 Zone Newbie
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Thanks for the help mate ill pm you as soon as I get the rack ouy and asses the damage isnt there any rack rebuild kits available??
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xavier
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I had the same hassle last week. Fluid in the boots = big seals shot. I bought a recon rack a few years ago. The recon rack was about $600.00 Australian dollars and started leaking 10 seconds after the warranty ran out. This time I bought a second hand PWS rack for a third of the price. Get the BEST new crush washers you can find. Get a front wheel alignment once it is all back together. There are instructions with pictures on how to do the job on this site.