Steering Rack
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Melting Slicks
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Steering Rack
Anyone else have a problem finding a new steering rack? I've been looking for a new 1987 steering rack and all I find is remanufactured ones. These may be ok , but evertime I've bought reman parts it takes two or three of them to get a good one.
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From: Australia
Corvette Recycling is the only place I have seen in recent years with new (OEM GM) racks for sale but they have none listed at present
http://www.corvetterecycling.com/category_s/23.htm
http://www.corvetterecycling.com/category_s/23.htm
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I had to replace the rack in my 87 about three years ago. The work was done at my shop and I didn't ask for any particular brand of rack. So far, after three years worth of autocross events and track days, I have had zero problems.
The trick is to make sure that all the old PS fluid has been flushed from the pump, reservoir, and lines before the new rack is installed. Probably wouldn't hurt to replace the lines if the car has lots of miles on it. The lines can break down inside over the years and material will get into the rack.
Also install a PS cooler if your car isn't a Z51. A small two-pass cooler is all that is needed and can easily be mounted in front of the lower radiator support. Run the hoses into the return lines. Then use a good grade of PS fluid like Redline Synthetic PS fluid.
The trick is to make sure that all the old PS fluid has been flushed from the pump, reservoir, and lines before the new rack is installed. Probably wouldn't hurt to replace the lines if the car has lots of miles on it. The lines can break down inside over the years and material will get into the rack.
Also install a PS cooler if your car isn't a Z51. A small two-pass cooler is all that is needed and can easily be mounted in front of the lower radiator support. Run the hoses into the return lines. Then use a good grade of PS fluid like Redline Synthetic PS fluid.
