Rack-pinion input shaft leak repairable?
07-22-2011, 08:29 PM
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Rack-pinion input shaft leak repairable?
Motor is out, but ready to replace.
We have located the source of the leaking ps fluid. The input shaft to the rack n pinion unit is giving up fluid freely.
Is this repairable by simply replacing an "o ring", or is the dismantling of a removed R-P unit too large of a PITA for an average shade-tree'er.
R-P unit does not seem to indicate excessive play when checked by hand. Would like to minimize $ amount spent.
If there is an in-expensive repair, if so what is it?
Again, all the ongoing tech support has been wonderful.
Thanks,
Darrell.
We have located the source of the leaking ps fluid. The input shaft to the rack n pinion unit is giving up fluid freely.
Is this repairable by simply replacing an "o ring", or is the dismantling of a removed R-P unit too large of a PITA for an average shade-tree'er.
R-P unit does not seem to indicate excessive play when checked by hand. Would like to minimize $ amount spent.
If there is an in-expensive repair, if so what is it?
Again, all the ongoing tech support has been wonderful.
Thanks,
Darrell.
07-22-2011, 09:13 PM
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I'm a pretty hardcore shadetree'er and mine started to do the same thing. I'm sending mine off for a complete rebuild. Turn One steering in Saginaw, MI is going to do it. They are also getting my pump for a rebuild and some modifications for racing. Cost is $200-$250 pus shipping.
He also puts every rack he rebuilds on a rack dyno. It's all tested and ready to go when you get it back.
He also puts every rack he rebuilds on a rack dyno. It's all tested and ready to go when you get it back.
