Re: leaking rack

[Ssgacc@aol.com]

In a message dated 99-08-22 16:50:32 EDT, you write:

<< Kneale Brownson writes:
 > ...
 > Will the rack "blow" or can I go that far before I replace it?
 
 You're probably fine for the trip.  Just bring a bottle of hydraulic
 fluid and keep a watchful eye on the fluid level.  My 5Kt had a leaking
 rack for many months before I finally replaced it.  The fluid became
 an expensive proposition when the consumption rate became something like
 a bottle a week!  >>

I agree with Ti.  Your rack will probably never "blow".  Your oil consumption 
just keeps increasing until the smoke or expense becomes intolerable.  The 
torn rack boot does however expose the critical seals inside the rack to all 
the dust and grit flying around down there.  This only accelerates the seal 
wear.  BTDTx2.

Jim Accordino