Rack & pinion question
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Le Mans Master
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From: Hellinois
Finalist 2020 C4 of the Year - Modified
Rack & pinion question
Guys, my rack unit has blown the driver's side boot off it 3 times now. The steering does not show "morning sickness" in fact it feels great but if I'm splitting the boots wide open then it must mean the seals are gone right? Thanks for any help.
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Le Mans Master
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Finalist 2020 C4 of the Year - Modified
Yep the boot exploded on my freshly scrubbed garage floor and was full of power steering oil. Doug90, it looks like you and I have a project.
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Originally Posted by 65coop
Add me to that list.... 
Mine didn't blow off, but it leaks like crazy...
Anyone know who sells a "rack & pinion mechanic in a can"
It looks pretty tough to get to!! 
Mine didn't blow off, but it leaks like crazy...
Anyone know who sells a "rack & pinion mechanic in a can"
It looks pretty tough to get to!! 
Available at most auto parts stores for about $9.00. I had a huge leak from my rack and this stuff stopped it. The steering feels much better and the "morning sickness" is gone too. I don't think that it is a permament fix, but it will buy you some time. It worked for me even after several months of daily driving. I'm still going to replace the rack with a new one in the future, I just don't fell like doing it right now.
Last edited by 86PACER; May 23, 2005 at 09:27 PM.
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Originally Posted by 86PACER
Available at most auto parts stores for about $9.00. I had a huge leak from my rack and this stuff stopped it. The steering feels much better and the "morning sickness" is gone too. I don't think that it is a permament fix, but it will buy you some time. It worked for me even after several months of daily driving. I'm still going to replace the rack with a new one in the future, I just don't fell like doing it right now.
Tried Lucas in the Ford Exploder with no luck but i have read good things when it comes to people trying it in their vettes
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Le Mans Master
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From: Hellinois
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Cheapest I could find was NAPA at $189.88. I'll get one ordered. Thanks to all who have helped. The sad thing is, I just re-did the whole suspension with poly, including the rack. It's no fun but it's not a terrible job. I think getting the rack separated from the column and getting the hoses off is the worse part.
The second sad thing is that the car has just been re-painted and a whole new interior and has been down since Sept. I took it out today for the first time and this is had to happen.
The second sad thing is that the car has just been re-painted and a whole new interior and has been down since Sept. I took it out today for the first time and this is had to happen.
