Rack is dropping oil emptying out the pump. Is there a decent exchange place in sydney?
Sydney drive shafts at Kings park probably has them but when I bought a drive shaft from them last time the replacement shaft was whining and worse than the original shaft
Active power steering are usually a reliable source of reco steering racks
From where on the rack is the leak?
Will still require removal and repair. Cant see that seal being able to be replaced insitu. Racks can be a real pain to get out without dropping subframe. Too big a job for me to do from under the car. Mechanic can do it on his hoist.
So its the input shaft seal thats gone
Someone reckons you can replace the input shaft seal while rack is still in car. Probably makes sense to replace entire rack. If one seal has gone in all likelihood others will follow. So new rack it is…
Usually if one seal starts leaking , the other seals are the same age and wear & tear , as are the tie rods etc , best replace the lot and have peace of mind that your entire maintenance is up to date and safe
Good advice. thanks
If you’d like to have this fixed, I could have it done maybe later in the year
You can bring the car to me at castle hill
In a pickle with this. No new racks available. Active steering has one but being weird about pricing it and i dont like his attitude - worries me what he will be like if it leaks down the track. Has anyone got an old rack (even if leaking) I can buy as mechanic doesnt want car sitting up on the hoist for a week while waiting 2 or 3 days to get the old rack reconditioned.
