Steering rack boot/seal problems/questions.
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Steering rack boot/seal problems/questions.
I have everything pulled apart on my 01 to find an oil leak and fix my a/c lines and noticed the pass side boot had a hole in it.. In putting it all back together I had the rack hanging out the pass side as like they do on ls1howto.com. When I put it back in the hanger I noticed the boot was full of fluid and was coming out the hole. I dont think it could have ended up in there from the other fittings dripping in but I am not positive
How likely is it for a seal (maybe bushing), the one hidden by the boot on the ends of the rack to be bad and leak and is there a way to change this seal as it doesnt look like it wants to come out the end. Everything feels tight and theres no play anywhere
Thanks!
How likely is it for a seal (maybe bushing), the one hidden by the boot on the ends of the rack to be bad and leak and is there a way to change this seal as it doesnt look like it wants to come out the end. Everything feels tight and theres no play anywhere
Thanks!
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From: Overwhelmed as one would be, placed in my position.... DFW, TX
St. Jude Donor '05
If the rack is leaking from the end, you're basically SOL. The entire rack has to be replaced.
Since you already have it partly removed, do the full R&R. A new rack is only ~$200 through Zip.
Since you already have it partly removed, do the full R&R. A new rack is only ~$200 through Zip.
