[s-cars] steering rack rebuild

[David Giannandrea]

THANKS ALVIN ! Blau is having a 1/2 price sale at this time and this is
Still cheaper. PLUS, Jorgen Auto has a lifetime warranty vs 1 year at Blau.

David
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From: "Alvin Labonite" <alabonite at gmail.com>
 

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