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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Steering rack rebuild service with NEW parts!

Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 21 2016, 02:08 AM

Got these starting to come together.

Posted by: Olympic 1.7 Sep 21 2016, 04:55 AM

I did one,

http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=273545&hl=

but this one is better

http://www.performanceforum.com/wesvann/914a/steering-rack/steering-rack.html

Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 21 2016, 10:10 AM

Thanks there was another that I mentioned I would be making the bushings as apparently they were not available and there. The ones being made were not using bearing bronze like factory so I stepped up and got the correct material. Made the follower like the 914 version and also the puck for the 911 version.

Looking at providing a service on an exchange basis. Or just selling parts. but will be doing a tutorial.

From what I can see there are 3 different versions of this rack


Mark

Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 3 2016, 01:26 PM

Progress made. We are documenting how we need to do the rebuild procedure and finishing up the new boot tooling.

I'm happy with the new oil bronze bushings we made, and just need to put a few together to make sure we can provide a repeatable consistent process.

We did obtain a Porsche factory tool to assemble these.


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Posted by: Cairo94507 Oct 3 2016, 03:37 PM

Nice!

Posted by: Chris Pincetich Oct 3 2016, 04:40 PM

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Posted by: r_towle Oct 3 2016, 05:12 PM

Quality idea and great job!

Posted by: raynekat Oct 3 2016, 07:12 PM

Ready to send you my steering rack Mark. PM me.

Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 4 2016, 12:13 AM

If this works the way we plan. WE will try to have one of each 3 types in stock on hand and do an exchange keeping your down time to a minimum.

Posted by: mb911 Oct 4 2016, 06:44 AM

What a cool service.. What's your price point?

Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 4 2016, 11:52 PM

Parts an labor should be about $200. Just need to add up the costs and time it takes.

Tooling for boot is done




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Posted by: restore2seater Oct 5 2016, 09:28 AM

Mark,

Do you plan on offering a DIY kit for those of us who would attempt to rebuild their own? Cost?

Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 5 2016, 01:03 PM

Still compiling the parts. We will offer you the parts for those that want to. It does have some very specific rebuild instructions and torque values that we plan to adhere to. Also the fixture sets the angles for the ends, but I don't see any reason it can't be done as a DIY project.

Posted by: Harpo Oct 5 2016, 05:16 PM

Is this for 914 only? What about a 911/912 rack?

Thanks

David

Posted by: euro911 Oct 5 2016, 05:21 PM

They should be the same

Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 5 2016, 05:42 PM

QUOTE(Harpo @ Oct 5 2016, 04:16 PM) *

Is this for 914 only? What about a 911/912 rack?

Thanks

David

911 / 912 also, but as they are slightly different may need to rebuild yours. There are 3 variations to these 911 / 912 is a little more unique, but basically the same.

Posted by: Harpo Oct 23 2016, 11:45 AM

That would be awesome Mark and your estimate of $200 seems fair. There is a guy on the other coast who is charging a stupid amount for a rebuilt rack. Please let me know when your ready.

Thanks

David

Posted by: Mikey914 Oct 23 2016, 01:55 PM

Will do. The CHT project bumped this out a week, but I'll be back on this this next week.
We have enough in to get started now.

Posted by: walterolin Oct 23 2016, 03:07 PM

I'm in for one.

Posted by: Harpo Apr 9 2017, 02:22 PM

Mark is this up and running yet? Can I send you my rack?

Thanks

David

Posted by: Mikey914 Apr 9 2017, 06:30 PM

Actually starting up this next week. Matt is freeing up some time for me I will be costing these to figure out time. Good news is I have all 3 and can do on an exchange with a steep core charge (I need to get them back so I have to make it worthwhile for you to do so.
More pics and info soon.
Mark

Posted by: jmitro Apr 10 2017, 06:43 AM

man this is perfect timing! I just disassembled my rack yesterday to rebuild.
I put in a big order for the lenses and carpet kit; will have to call you and add on the parts needed for rebuild. beerchug.gif

Posted by: Harpo Apr 14 2017, 05:19 PM

I sent mine in so Mark can perform his magic

Posted by: Mikey914 Apr 14 2017, 08:07 PM

Yes yours and matts will be the 1st 2.

Posted by: jmitro Jul 17 2017, 10:45 AM

haven't rec'd a response from your website contact form.

Is this service available? Cost and turnaround time?
Or do you offer the parts as a kit for DIY?

Posted by: Wayne Jul 17 2017, 11:01 AM

Hi Mark

I just sent you a PM and would like to get mine rebuilt

Thanks, Wayne

Posted by: Mikey914 Jul 19 2017, 01:21 AM

Been a little busy actually working on an oddball 911 version. We have some that are stripped down and are starting to build these and can do an exchange basis or rebuild yours is you want. Exchange we are about 2 weeks out from being able to open up the service and ship (we are starting to build up a few).

If you want yours rebuilt it will take a little longer to turn around. We are looking at a $300 core (why so much? we want them back).
With a serviceable core we can do these at $220+ shipping. A little more than 1st planned, but cleaning these up takes a little more time. We then buff the internals to look for any pitting or damage.

Here's some pics from the one I'm just about finished with.
Would have been more impressive if we had more before pics


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Posted by: Mikey914 Jul 19 2017, 01:25 AM

A few more


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Posted by: 914Sixer Jul 19 2017, 06:52 AM

How much with out the spacers and eyeball ends? You do not need them if you are going turbo tie rods?

Posted by: Mikey914 Jul 19 2017, 07:22 AM

$200 without the ends $185 without the end flanges. You do have to provide them as part of the core if you expect to get them. back. The same is true for the bellows retaining bands.

Posted by: ConeDodger Jul 19 2017, 07:53 AM

Nice! I may even sneak a 240Z rack in and see if you notice! blink.gif

Posted by: jmitro Jul 19 2017, 09:13 AM

Awesome, will be sending mine in.

Posted by: Mark Henry Jul 19 2017, 11:09 AM

What would be real cool is to somehow add a grease nipple to the bottom bearing.
I don't think you could do this to the top bearing, but it's almost always the bottom bearing that fails anyways.

Posted by: Mikey914 Jul 19 2017, 09:16 PM

Would be possible, but with the boots intact these tend to not need much maintance.

Posted by: euro911 Jul 20 2017, 01:56 AM

The refurbished unit looks great, Mark beerchug.gif

Posted by: Mikey914 Jul 26 2017, 01:21 AM

Finally complete, then found out he wanted turbo tie rods.
No big deal.

We did make the new rubber bushings for the eyes on the end. As well as the new bellows and internals. As well as the puck we had made and the sleeves hardware and even the special washer. These item are not part of the rebuild but can be included easily.

Turned out pretty good. Spent the day putting together the protocol for the rebuild. We will also be setting up a higher core charge to encourage returns, but can include a prepaid label to make returns easy. The service will depend on getting cores back. One hear or there ok, but we need to keep these moving in bulk. we have 5 that we are tearing down now and 3 that we are working on.

We are ready to start moving on these and open up the flood gates this next week.
Thanks to all for their patience.



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Posted by: McMark Jul 26 2017, 10:40 AM

Nice job on the rebuild and getting yourselves a lightbox! Looks amazing.

Posted by: restore2seater Jul 26 2017, 10:53 AM

Will a DIY kit be available?

Posted by: mb911 Aug 23 2017, 06:52 PM

Mikey(Mark) is there a kit now available for these?

Posted by: Mikey914 Aug 23 2017, 08:30 PM

Actually we will do these off the shelf and do a core charge to encourage exchange. Building up a stock pile now but will open the gates up Friday to all.

We have found that there are about 5 variations on these, so to keep it simple it's best to do as a service.

They are not really hard to to, but you have to return them to factory spec which means a jig, so easiest to just do it here.

Mark

Posted by: Cairo94507 Sep 2 2017, 01:32 PM

Hi Mark - I will send you a message re my steering rack. Cheers beerchug.gif Michael

Posted by: mb911 Sep 2 2017, 02:00 PM

I need to as well.

Posted by: Mikey914 Sep 2 2017, 05:32 PM

Getting these up on the site have about 6 that are ready in the next week so we can get these moving.
I'll PM all that are interested on this thread.
Mark

Posted by: Cairo94507 Sep 3 2017, 06:06 AM

OK- all paid. Mine will be shipping out on Tuesday or Wednesday. Thanks for supporting our little cars. beerchug.gif

Posted by: Cairo94507 Sep 5 2017, 04:22 PM

Rack on the way. beerchug.gif

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