[s-cars] Steering Rack mount woes.....

[Jim Fleischer]

Hey guys,

Thanks all for the replies….I’ve got a line on some liquid gold, but still curious as to how much I’m going to need?

Also, question about the pinch bolt under the steering column that holds the splines in place: I dropped the nut behind the carpet when taking it off (Doh!) and wondering if I can just source a general nut or is it some special locking nut since it is the steering system?  It seemed like a bitch to get off with the goop that was on it….

Hoping to get the weld done this weekend….we’ll see how that goes!

Jim Fleischer
’95 urS6 avant
195K



From: Larry
Sent: Sunday, June 5, 2016 2:53 PM
To: Jerry Scott
Cc: Jim Fleischer; s-car-list at audifans.com
Subject: Re: [s-cars] Steering Rack mount woes.....

that's a good deal on a can of liquid gold,

Sent from my pocket electronic thingy

> On Jun 5, 2016, at 2:25 PM, Jerry Scott <jerryscott at wispertel.net> wrote:
> 
> I have a new unopened can of CHF 11s that I will sell for $10 plus shipping.
> Jerry
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: S-CAR-List [mailto:s-car-list-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of Larry
> Sent: Sunday, June 05, 2016 12:02 PM
> To: Jim Fleischer
> Cc: s-car-list at audifans.com
> Subject: Re: [s-cars] Steering Rack mount woes.....
> 
> You'll want to use Pentosin (pretty sure) 11 in the green can. I'll verify the number when I get back home this evening. 
> 
> Sent from my pocket electronic thingy
> 
>> On Jun 5, 2016, at 1:47 PM, Jim Fleischer <jim at almgt.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Hey guys,
>> 
>> Short story long, my repair/replacement of the driver’s side Steering Rack mount/bracket failed after only one year and I’m forced to rethink the entire mount.  The thin POS steel in the fender well has cracked to the point that there are literally pieces of metal falling out.  So, I am having a custom bracket fabricated that will mount (welded) to the frame rail under the rack and butt up against the fender well, and the rack will attach through the new mount and screw into the existing bracket, sandwiching the cracked fender well and preventing further deterioration.  So, in order to have access to the area, I was forced to partially remove the rack from that area and will need to reinstall after the welding is finished.  Was hoping not to have to do that, but had no choice.
>> 
>> The rack is in fine shape, no leaking, weeping, etc. so I’m just going to reinstall as is unless I am convinced to do something else.  Just want to confirm my parts needed for reassembly:  Do I need new Banjo bolts or just new washers?  Part #’s appreciated.  I know there is a particular fluid required for the PS system, could someone please remind me of that and the amount needed?  Anything else I am forgetting?
>> 
>> The car has been rock solid for the 140K (currently at 195K) miles I’ve put on her, with this really being the only recurring issue that has been a real PITA.  Really looking forward to having safe, precise steering qualities again…..
>> 
>> Thanks!
>> 
>> Jim Fleischer
>> ’95 urS6 avant
>> 195K
>> 
>> 
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