WTK Repairing Power steering Racks

[de stig]

Anyone knows of a Garage / Company specialized in repairing power steering Racks,?? one side of my rack is leaking mech say its the "seal" (in tnt thats the answer to every leak ) or should i just buy a f/used rack and save myself the hassle?
Vehicle is 1997 323f BA chassis would be greatful for any contact info re repairs or supply of rack .

Tnx

[janfar]

Foreign used is always the easy way out. It would be better to pull it down and change all the seals, that way all is brand new again.

[3stagevtec]

what is the average cost to do all the seals? one place i had talked to mad mentioned something about chroming some part of it!? and it was standard procedure in servicing / repairing them.. i never followed what the guy was saying..

[janfar]

Remember its a hydraulic shaft that runs back and forth through the rack. This is the part protected by the boot rubber. Maybe he was referring to that.

I dont see it necessary for it to be rechromed, once it is in good condition, but it is always a good preventative method nonetheless.

The seals themselves should not be expensive, you looking at a $500 job with labour.

[3stagevtec]

i was quoted around $3000 to do both the seals and re-chrome by a place in Sando..

[janfar]

Well, chroming is what will run up your bill. Seals alone would prob cost you about 200 and well labour is variable. I do my own stuff so obviously I would not quote a rediculous price for labour.

[3stagevtec]

cool, thanks..

[de stig]

Hmm will check FSM to c how "easy" this job is ,kinda swinging down f/used because of time constraints , but it seems most mech dont like working steeering racks.

[Groovemaster]

Chag auto supplies does a rebuild from $1300

[de stig]

will look them up in phonebook call and get details , ideally i would like to drop off the car , they remove the rack (if necessary) repair and reinstall and drive away happy , any other service providers would still be welcomed for comparison

tnx

[aviboy]

depending on the car i would say to change....

what kinda car is it?

[Chiney]

Anyone knows of a Garage / Company specialized in repairing power steering Racks,?? one side of my rack is leaking mech say its the "seal" (in tnt thats the answer to every leak ) or should i just buy a f/used rack and save myself the hassle?
Vehicle is 1997 323f BA chassisi would be greatful for any contact info re repairs or supply of rack .

Tnx

i would recommened F/Used and done..

make sure u get one with the rubbers and everything intact. as well as check the shaft for slight play

wen replacing..make sure its retensioned. the steering would be stiff for a while

but it will grove in and u got yourself a like new rack all over again

that should not cost u more than $800 TOPS

janfar gave great advice. i do my own thing too..so search around

Anil Sooknanan on the forum here cud handle that for u real easy too.

[RoadWarrior]

Temporary fix, but this helped my leaking a lot.
Lucas Power Steering Stop Leak
http://www.lucasoil.com/images/products ... 437C13.gif

[rx80]

Any where other than Chag auto supplis that can rebuild a steering rack?

[de stig]

Federal Auto marebella , say they will" repair" not sure of your definition of rebuild?
making a visit on Monday to get an average Quote on my repair and Lucas p steering stop leak is a money saver for sure !! but like u said just a temp. Will update

[Xplode]

were you get that lucas stop leak to buy?

[de stig]

Power steering Rack seals , 323f 1997 PBB series BA chassis Souther Sales POS $534.98

[TRAE]

i got a dmax rack in need of repair - any suggestions on where- im from south

[black start]

Is it possible to also repair steering boxes? The box on my old model b2500 has a very slight leak...

[Rory Phoulorie]

i got a dmax rack in need of repair - any suggestions on where- im from south

Try Tone Automotive Limited on Union Road in Marabella (658-4000).