[V8] Steering Rack

Duane Bookshar dbookshar at ameritech.net
Wed Mar 31 22:25:50 EST 2004


After the TB mishap (gross negligence on my part) I took the plunge and
pulled the heads.  Looks like I got off easy with only 2 bent intake valves.
Now it's time to make up for many years of neglect and the list of
replacement parts is getting awfully long.

Once the top end was removed, I noticed the torn boot on the steering rack,
so out it came (Rubik must have worked for Audi after he finished inventing
the cube).  My question; has anyone on the list ever rebuilt a rack
themselves?  Looks like I can buy a replacement boot, but haven't noticed
any other seal kit available.  Other than the torn boot, it's never given me
any signs of failure, but as long as it's out maybe I should replace some
seals or whatever.  Or have I really lost my mind?

Any tips would be much appreciated.  The list has been very helpful so far,
I just wish I started following it sooner.

Duane
'90 V8Q 76k




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