Steering Rack Rebuild

Jtilden · 08-14-2010, 10:09 AM

Has anyone rebuilt their steering rack themselves? If so, is there a write-up on it somewhere? I pulled my rack last night thinking I was going to replace it with a rebuilt one but figured if I can rebuild brake calipers how hard could it be? I found the kit but want to see exactly what the job entails to see if it is worth the trouble. TIA for your help.

Jtilden · 08-15-2010, 10:42 AM

nobody has info?

Newsboy · Newsboy's Garage

I got a rebuilt rack from ******. (no affiliation) They have $25.00 off and free shipping til 8/31.

PNine64 · PNine64's Garage

Wachuko and Indycam are pulling parts together and have promised a "how to" thread (on RL). Look at the "free steering rack" post.

http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforums/964-forum/585518-free-steering-rack.html

GAJ · GAJ's Garage

This is the kit I use to rebuild mine, about 6 hours of work in two days.

Porsche 964 Servo Lenkgetriebe Reparatursatz N E U - eBay (item 360201418606 end time Aug-21-10 03:34:01 PDT)

fiskarflugen · 08-17-2010, 10:03 AM

GAJ- did the kit come with instructions in english?

GAJ · GAJ's Garage

No, I found some DIY post on rennlist with pictures, is really easy in the end, a lot of manual job replacing gaskets and seals but nothing complicated, was my first time and I'm really happy with the results and saving, almost two years since the fixing an no leaks so far and my car is a daily driver.

Silvershark · Silvershark's Garage

Thanks Guys, this must be a very common maintenance item. The 964 is leaking PS fluid every where. Thought of just converting the rack to manual, but if I can manage a rebuild myself. Well PS is a good thing vs. manual for around town.

geolab · 08-20-2010, 09:05 AM

cheaper:

993 Steering Rack Seal Kit

Silvershark · Silvershark's Garage

Quote:

Originally Posted by geolab

cheaper:

993 Steering Rack Seal Kit

Will the kit work on the 964?

geolab · 08-21-2010, 02:46 PM

of course it will.
But you can always drop them a mail, for your peace of mind, scroll to the site's main page,
and go through products,,,, there you see the link says for 964/993
my best regards

Newsboy · Newsboy's Garage

You will probably want to get new boots for the rebuilt rack. Also, the steering rack bolts need to be replaced. If you take careful measurements before removing the rack, you can avoid getting an alignment.

Jtilden · 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Newsboy

You will probably want to get new boots for the rebuilt rack. Also, the steering rack bolts need to be replaced. If you take careful measurements before removing the rack, you can avoid getting an alignment.

i decided to buy a rebuilt unit off of the internet. I removed the tie-rods from the steering rack and let them hang to the side while I replaced everything. Worked out perfect and I did not need an alignment. All bolts were replaced as well as the boots. Now that I have done it myself, if I should ever have to do it again it will be MUCH faster.