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Steering Problems
So the problem is not that the car doesn't steer...just that it leaks. I got underneath the car and saw that it is leaking from the rack and on to the exhaust=bad smell+ghetto fabulous smoke fumes from the wheel wells. Has anyone else had this problem? Is it really worth fixing (its a 92)? Anyone advise on what to do or where to get parts? Thanks
Scott |
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Before you pull the rack I'd check the low pressure return hose - it can get brittle and crack letting the fluid seep out and then down onto the rack - making it look like the rack is leaking. It is a cheap and easy fix.
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It might help to clean the engine and then watch for the leak. Good luck.
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Thanks for the input. I will check it out a little more.
Regards, Scott |
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you might also try a search for the famous "o-ring" fix on the powersteering pump...its a quick fix and only cost a buck or two....which is substantially less then a rack...
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If it's leaking onto the exhaust, you do need to get it fixed ASAP. A hot exhaust pipe can and will ignite ATF/PS fluid. Happened to me with another car.
dcb |
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My worries
I replaced the o-rings. It was leaking from them, one was broken and the other was close to breaking. However, the leak still continues. When I turn the wheel all the way to one side it leaks out of the right side boot. Is there an easy way to fix this or do I need a new rack? Maybe theres some magical mystery goo that you poor into the ps pump and it magically fixes all your problems...Its worth asking
Scott |
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How hard is it to change out the rack? I have a chilton guide which tells how to do it, sorta, the instructions are a little vague at points. Is it necessary to remove the left halfshaft to pull it out and how difficult is that? I have all the tools and can do the job, i would just like to know what I'd be getting myself into. Im sure there are some experts out there who can give me a few tips. Thanks
Scott |
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I have not removed a rack, but if you need to take out the halfshaft to do it don't let that be a roadblock to you - they are pretty easy to take out.
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Matt Locker Link 2015 BRZ Limited 6MT 92 Ebony LS-L ECUtune Stage2av1, Z32 MAF, 370cc injectors, TomsSVX intake, BontragerWorks 22mm RSB #003, HID Hi and Lo beams, OT endlink and bushing mods, PWR Aluminum radiator, Harvey's QC shift kit, 2.5" flowmaster 80 exhaust, 17" Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, Poly sway bar bushings, Slotted Bradi rotors, AFBeefcake powdercoated calipers, 97 grill, and a huge set of air horns. 300,000 miles and counting 92 Ebony LS-L. ecutune stage1v4, motorsport 1pc pulley. Garage Queen - sold to Dad in upstate NY 155,000 miles 19 Subaru Ascent Premium - -Hers !. 89 DL 4x4 little red wagon - a.k.a. The immortal suby. 275k R.I.P. |
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