[V8] RE: Might as well...

[S Dewitt]

I've tried simply replacing the seals in type 44 racks several times and
none have succeeded. If the boot has been torn for any length of time, order
a reman unit. The boot alone is almost 100 bucks from the dealer.

Scott DeWitt
Advanced Automotion
817-939-6761
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Nadjkovic Kraig A TSgt 552 CMS/MXMVC" <Kraig.Nadjkovic at tinker.af.mil>
To: <v8 at audifans.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2004 6:56 AM
Subject: [V8] RE: Might as well...


> Don't know about replacing the rack, but you can have your high pressure
> hose rebuilt pretty inexpensively.  Can the rack be rebuilt with new
o-rings
> and boots?
> nadj
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: quattro-bounces at audifans.com
> To: 200q20v at audifans.com; quattro at audifans.com
> Sent: 10/31/2004 5:35 AM
> Subject: Might as well...
>
> I'm doing a front suspension rebuild on my 91 200q and, for some reason,
> I am
> contemplating doing some other work to the car as well.
>
> After spending hours and hours removing and pressing in subframe
> bushings
> (and ruining a Harbor Freight Ball Joint Press in the process), the
> thought comes
> across me that I might as well replace the engine mounts.  Then, another
>
> thought comes across me that I might as well replace the steering rack
> with the
> torn boot.  And, as long as I am at that, I might as well replace the
> high
> pressure hose.  You can see where this is going...
>
> Unfortunately, time and money are factors.  I have two engine mounts, so
> that
> is not going to cost me any additional money -- just the time to do the
> job.
> I don't have the steering rack or the high pressure hose.  Right now, I
> am
> looking at losing maybe 3 or 4 ounces a month of pentosin.  So, one
> bottle a
> year is within the budget.  A rebuilt rack and new hose is not.
>
> However, if replacing the rack is significantly easier with the subframe
> and
> struts removed, well, no sense in doing the same amount of work twice,
> right?
>
> However, if there really isn't much difference between replacing a rack
> with
> or without the suspension components installed, well, I will save the
> job for
> another day (or another owner).
>
> Any insight or suggestions for additonal replacement components would be
>
> appreciated.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Tom Werner
> Charleston, SC
> 91 200q
> 88 80q
> 92 VW Cabriolet
> (Take your pick -- help me reduce my fleet)
>
> PS:  In a preemptive response to Bernie's inevitable DFIIIAB (Don't Fix
> it if
> it Aint Broke) Response, It's pretty much broke.
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