original rack?

[William Allison lll <wallison@bbn.com>]

How can I tell if my steering rack is original?  I can see the metal plate
from the driver side.  Call dlr with vin and rack #s?

You may recall my previous questions regarding leaking pentosin.   I was
under this weekend to change oil and found pentosin on tranny housing.
Fluid level was a little low, but not below max.  Tightened lose hose
connector (likely culprit of leak).  But the rack is noisy, making
sproiingg noises under heavy turning, and doesnt hold steering line
especially well.  Probably due for remanufactored replacement. Jorgen
Automotive.

Thanks
Bill
86 5kcs 179K