[Es2] Steering Rack Replacement

[Matt twentyV]

With so many leaks, I wonder if incorrect fluid was in there at some point.  Probably should insure a complete flush is done as part of the R&R.

-Matt
'91cq//20vt

--- On Thu, 1/6/11, Marc Nguyen <hmarcnguyen at netscape.net> wrote:

> From: Marc Nguyen <hmarcnguyen at netscape.net>
> Subject: Re: [Es2] Steering Rack Replacement
> To: es2 at audifans.com
> Date: Thursday, January 6, 2011, 3:21 PM
> Hi Bernie,
> 
> From what I can tell the rack is the standard CQ one.
> 
> The rack is leaking and multiple lines (i.e from the
> reservoir, from the slave cylinder, etc) and the p/s pump
> are are weeping/leaking too.  So, I'm thinking of just
> replacing everything "hydraulic"
> related.   Rebuilding myself is something to
> consider, but I'm trying to maximize time too. It's
> definitely tight behind the 3B and I'm sure I'll be p*****
> as heck trying to get it out and won't be remotely motivated
> to do anything but put one right back in.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Marc
> 
> 
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> Marc, I?m not familiar with the ES2 rack.
> 
> Is it a low pressure vane pump driven system like the 90
> and CQ?
> 
> Or a high pressure piston pump system like the 44 chassis
> cars?
> 
> If the former, they are quite bullet proof. Why does it
> need replacing?
> 
> If the latter, also bullet proof, excepting for the high
> pressure rod  
> 
> seal.
> 
> Either is easily rebuilt DIY. The PITA is the R&R.
> 
> 
> Bernie
> 
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> On Jan 4, 2011, at 12:00 PM, es2-request at audifans.com
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> > Date: Mon, 03 Jan 2011 23:46:30 -0500
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> > From: "Ben Swann" <benswann at verizon.net>
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> > Subject: Re: [Es2] Steering Rack Replacement
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> > To: "'Marc Nguyen'" <hmarcnguyen at netscape.net>,   <20v at audifans.com>,
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> > I'd go with the Beck/Arnley - they should be nearly
> identical.
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> > Ben
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> > Behalf Of Marc
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> > Nguyen
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> > Sent: Monday, January 03, 2011 10:11 PM
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> > Subject: [Es2] Steering Rack Replacement
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> > Hey folks,
> 
> >
> 
> > Looks like I may need to replace the steering rack on
> the eS2.   
> 
> > Looks like a rebuilt ZF
> 
> > is about $200 more then Beck/Arnley.  Does anyone
> have any
> 
> > thoughts/recommendations/experience on the Beck/Arnley
> vs ZF?
> 
> >
> 
> > Thanks,
> 
> >
> 
> > Marc
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