1985 steering rack boot leaks
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1985 steering rack boot leaks
I have a Z51 1985 steering rack that is leaking into the boots from the ends. I have the rack out already and have removed the boots for inspection..
I was reading that early c4's all eventually have this problem because the aluminum rack housing wears against the teflon bushing and that it's not a simple seal replacement.
Is this true?
I would replace the end seals if anyone thinks it would make a diff. I have the repair manual with the rebuild guide. I am trying to avoid sending it off for a rebuild.
Thanks
I was reading that early c4's all eventually have this problem because the aluminum rack housing wears against the teflon bushing and that it's not a simple seal replacement.
Is this true?
I would replace the end seals if anyone thinks it would make a diff. I have the repair manual with the rebuild guide. I am trying to avoid sending it off for a rebuild.
Thanks
Drifting
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From: Venice Cali.
I was entertaining the idea of one of these options as I have the same condition on my 85.
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/se...tte&vi=1041208
But I am thinking sending it off to turn one is going to be the answer unless someone can vouch for an Oreilys one.
http://www.turnone-steering.com/#!re...-services/cp52
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/se...tte&vi=1041208
But I am thinking sending it off to turn one is going to be the answer unless someone can vouch for an Oreilys one.
http://www.turnone-steering.com/#!re...-services/cp52
Melting Slicks
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From: New Jersey
I was entertaining the idea of one of these options as I have the same condition on my 85.
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/se...tte&vi=1041208
But I am thinking sending it off to turn one is going to be the answer unless someone can vouch for an Oreilys one.
http://www.turnone-steering.com/#!re...-services/cp52
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/se...tte&vi=1041208
But I am thinking sending it off to turn one is going to be the answer unless someone can vouch for an Oreilys one.
http://www.turnone-steering.com/#!re...-services/cp52
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Yeah I talked to Turn One and for my 1985, they said it would most likely need to be sleeved to repair damage to the aluminum housing from bushing wear. So I sent it in. $220 for the rebuild, plus $250 for a sleeved housing. So, not cheap but a reasonable price, and they are probably better at this than anyone else.
