[s-cars] steering rack rebuild

[Tom Green]

David,

There are rebuild kits available, basically a set of o-rings and a  
new dust
boot, probably under $50 and no special tools necessary, just a  
commitment
to absolute cleanliness ( a little lint ball will shut it down) and  
the time to spend
on the job.

For me, the R/R is enough of a job.  I like Alvin's suggestion to buy  
the jacrac.
They have been the gold standard on rebuilt Audi racks for more than  
20 years.

Tom

> Date: Sun, 22 Oct 2006 20:15:02 -0700
> From: "Alvin Labonite" <alabonite at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] steering rack rebuild
> To: "David Giannandrea" <david.giannandrea at sbcglobal.net>
> Cc: s-car-list at audifans.com
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> get a rebuilt rack here for cheap.
>
> http://www.jorgenauto.com/rack-pinion/audi.html#AUDI
>
> I must say it's a PAIN to replace but doable. If by your self, plan on
> spending a day with this job. BTDT on two different S-cars. :(
>
>
> On 10/22/06, David Giannandrea <david.giannandrea at sbcglobal.net>  
> wrote:
>>
>> I think I will be rebuilding/replacing the steering rack this week. I
>> noticed that the top of the transmission is covered with a layer  
>> of black
>> dirt and the dust covers are shot. I suspect the black dirt on the
>> transmission is hydraulic oil and road dirt.
>>
>> So my questions are:
>>        Is it possible to rebuild a steering rack at home?
>>        Can I find the rebuild kit?
>>
>> I don't mind collecting a few more special tools, otherwise it  
>> will be
>> sent
>> in as a core for a rebuilt unit from the obvious suppliers.
>>
>> Any suggestions?
>>
>> David
>>