Steering rack boots
01-18-2006, 09:02 AM
#1
Steering rack boots
When i parked my car today i noticed some fluid was leaking from both sides after looking in my wheel wells i found this
Both of my steering rack boots are torn and leaking, I have been driving with out a power steering belt for about a week could this have caused both of the boots to tear at the same time because they were ok a couple of weeks ago, and will this cause more damage if driven like this for a little while until it can be fixed.
Both of my steering rack boots are torn and leaking, I have been driving with out a power steering belt for about a week could this have caused both of the boots to tear at the same time because they were ok a couple of weeks ago, and will this cause more damage if driven like this for a little while until it can be fixed.
01-18-2006, 09:41 AM
#4
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I had been fighting a rack problem for some time, not wanting to believe it was the rack causing my clunks in the front end.
I had torn boots, just a small bit of leaking, etc. There were clunks when I turned the wheel, clunks over small bumps going slow and I had replaced the front struts, mounts bearings, etc.
On my 3rd opinion on the rack, I found a place in the Burbank CA area that was rated well with the BBB that replaced my rack with a rebuilt one for 350 installed. They just do rack & pinion and steering pumps.
I went back into their shop and met the guy who rebuilds their racks and he showed me his process. I felt comfortable with them.
I have had the "new" rack on for a week and what a difference.
I had torn boots, just a small bit of leaking, etc. There were clunks when I turned the wheel, clunks over small bumps going slow and I had replaced the front struts, mounts bearings, etc.
On my 3rd opinion on the rack, I found a place in the Burbank CA area that was rated well with the BBB that replaced my rack with a rebuilt one for 350 installed. They just do rack & pinion and steering pumps.
I went back into their shop and met the guy who rebuilds their racks and he showed me his process. I felt comfortable with them.
I have had the "new" rack on for a week and what a difference.
01-18-2006, 09:48 AM
#5
I :googled: (disclaimer)... I'm a 
with power steering and steering systems in general - can anyone point me to some good sites on the web.. I looked but didn't find anything that was detailed.
So, why does a torn boot indicate a shot rack? Couldn't you just replace the inner-tie rod? (no flaming please
)
with power steering and steering systems in general - can anyone point me to some good sites on the web.. I looked but didn't find anything that was detailed.So, why does a torn boot indicate a shot rack? Couldn't you just replace the inner-tie rod? (no flaming please
)
01-18-2006, 10:15 AM
#7
Originally Posted by 9t8alti
How long can i drive on it with out serious damage
01-18-2006, 10:41 AM
#8
Originally Posted by njmodi
I :googled: (disclaimer)... I'm a with power steering and steering systems in general - can anyone point me to some good sites on the web.. I looked but didn't find anything that was detailed.
So, why does a torn boot indicate a shot rack? Couldn't you just replace the inner-tie rod? (no flaming please )
with power steering and steering systems in general - can anyone point me to some good sites on the web.. I looked but didn't find anything that was detailed.So, why does a torn boot indicate a shot rack? Couldn't you just replace the inner-tie rod? (no flaming please
)
01-18-2006, 10:52 AM
#10
Originally Posted by Dubbya
The torn boot does not indicate a shot rack. The gobs of fluid coming out do. A good rack with a torn boot will not leak.
01-18-2006, 02:05 PM
#15
Hmmm...I work in Burbank. What street are they at? And the name of the place?
Originally Posted by MaxRandy
I had been fighting a rack problem for some time, not wanting to believe it was the rack causing my clunks in the front end.
I had torn boots, just a small bit of leaking, etc. There were clunks when I turned the wheel, clunks over small bumps going slow and I had replaced the front struts, mounts bearings, etc.
On my 3rd opinion on the rack, I found a place in the Burbank CA area that was rated well with the BBB that replaced my rack with a rebuilt one for 350 installed. They just do rack & pinion and steering pumps.
I went back into their shop and met the guy who rebuilds their racks and he showed me his process. I felt comfortable with them.
I have had the "new" rack on for a week and what a difference.
I had torn boots, just a small bit of leaking, etc. There were clunks when I turned the wheel, clunks over small bumps going slow and I had replaced the front struts, mounts bearings, etc.
On my 3rd opinion on the rack, I found a place in the Burbank CA area that was rated well with the BBB that replaced my rack with a rebuilt one for 350 installed. They just do rack & pinion and steering pumps.
I went back into their shop and met the guy who rebuilds their racks and he showed me his process. I felt comfortable with them.
I have had the "new" rack on for a week and what a difference.
01-18-2006, 07:17 PM
#19
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Posts: 60
Like others said, a torn boot by itself is not much of a problem. If fluid is leaking into the boot and dripping down, that's a problem. On top of the rack is a hose with a clamp that will frequently leak. I would rule this out as a source for the leak before rebuilding or replacing the rack.
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