DrBro

My Power Steering rack is leaking on the driver side. I did a search and didn't find anything recently, but I am certain this issue is common for those who track their cars. Any recommendations? I have heard of "Turn One" as a company that supplies better pumps, but are there any better racks? I assume new vs. rebuilt?

wtknght1

If it's the pump, then you can get a rebuild. If it's the rack itself, you can only get a rebuilt one now...if I understood all the mechanics and parts managers correctly. They aren't making new ones apparently. I've replaced 2 racks and 3 pumps over the past 2 years and they are a pain.

Don't buy a rebuilt pump though - buy a new one. The rebuilt ones don't hold up!!! So far, my rebuilt rack is holding up OK. knock, knock

gpm30236

Talked with the guys at Turn One when i was ordering parts for Silver , they rebuild the racks. very reasonably as well. give em a call.

DrBro

Thanks for the feedback. Anyone have contact information for Turn One?

0EG@EnglandGreen

Are there any third party "road racing" racks for the C5? Like from VB&P or anyone?

DrBro

Update - I added some mystery stop leak and the flow appears to have stopped. Meanwhile, does anyone have contact information for Turn One?

gkmccready

What product did you use? My non-Corvette has a leaky P/S rack, too...

DrBro

I tired the BAR fluid at PeP boys. No research, just a guess and it appears to help. Defintely not a fix, but hopefully slows it down until I can find a replacement - after my next track day of course!

leaftye

I think I put a link in the C5 General Sticky about a manufacturer that makes built steering pumps for the C4 or LT1 cars. It might be worth giving them a call to find out if they have something for the LSx/C5 cars. I don't believe they modified the rack itself, but it's supposed to run at lower pressures, and be built with hoses to handle higher than stock pressure "just in case".