Leak in the Power Steering

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Leak in the Power Steering

Post by PLSEME » Thu Jan 10, 2013 3:36 pm

Hey guys have a 93 NA8, its leaking from the left side of the rack whats the story with these :?: :?:

easy to fix :?:

repair with seal kit myself??? :?: (if one is available)

or just send it away for a rebuild ??? :?: Use the vehicle as a daily driver so cant have it off the road for to long.

Who & what have people found to be the best/easy option.

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Post by WideOpenThrottle » Thu Jan 10, 2013 3:56 pm

Never repaired one myself..only done a de-power on my old rack.

If you can buy the seal kit you would still need set-up instructions & special tools maybe?

Otherwise get an exchange one from a wrecker or send it to the power steering shops local to you.
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Post by SLYDIT » Thu Jan 10, 2013 7:40 pm

not a common fault. depending on how long you can live without it either buy another used rack or get yours re sealed.... much of a muchness really.
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Post by mazline » Fri Jan 11, 2013 5:26 pm

Probably worn thru the chrome coating on the rack shaft,Common issue with age.
2 options
Get it to a rack specialist,They will have to rechrome the shaft and then do a seal kit.
second option,
a good condition used rack,Going to be quicker,even know a guy that can out out :wink:
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Post by Ian » Sat Jan 12, 2013 8:41 am

Brownie.....a 'guy that can out out' sounds decidedly dodgy! :shock:
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Post by mazline » Sat Jan 12, 2013 12:22 pm

Shouldn't drink and type at the same time !
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