[V8] 1990 V8 New Rack Install & 1 IMPORTANT Question

[Buchholz, Steven]

... no direct BTDT on the V8 ... but I've done racks on 5000s, which should be very similar.  Based on your observation I would ask your wrench whether or not the steering column seal at the firewall was in the proper position.  General engine noise could be a bad engine mount, but vacuum leaks need to have a direct path for you to be able to hear them.  I suppose there's a chance that a vacuum leak could be inside the cabin too.  Bad engine mounts and a vacuum leak in the cabin?  Possible I suppose, but I'd have the firewall seal verified.

Steve B
San José, CA (USA)
> 
> No more puddle!!!  I am happy since this guy I found seems to have done
> a good job with the rack.  I have to go back today so he can straighten
> out the steering wheel since it is a bit off to the right.  He said it
> would take 10 minutes to do.  He did find the tie rod bolts to be very
> loose on the car so he said he went ahead and tightened everything up.
> Car does feel a bit more solid.
> 
> Here's the question:  Is there any kind of insulation that is removed
> when the rack is done?  I could swear I am hearing more engine and
> tranny noise (even a possible vacuum leak) then before therefore the
> cabin is not as quiet.  I am going to see the mechanic in about 2-3
> hours so can anyone give me some ideas?  If he forgot to install
> something back or got lazy I would really like to know.
> 
> Happy about the non-leaking rack, a bit uneasy as to the engine and
> tranny noise in the cabin.