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| bbrock |
 Dec 18 2018, 11:55 AM
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My steering rack is out (along with all the other parts of the car) and I'm getting ready to spruce it up and install turbo tie rod ends. Is it worth tearing it apart for a thorough cleaning, inspection, and refurbishing while I'm at it? My initial inspection shows it turns freely and smoothly through the whole range by hand. The housing cover looks like it was leaking grease so at a minimum, that needs replaced. The rack has about 100K miles of actual use and 35 years of just sitting. I'm not opposed to opening cans of worms but I have an abundance of cans and want to just open the ones worth opening.
And before somebody says it, I know that 914rubber offers a reasonably priced rebuild service for these, but this it a big, complete resto project on a budget. It only works if I supply all the labor I can. I've read through all the threads I could find on the subject and it doesn't look any harder than other stuff I've tackled. Opinions? |
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| bbrock |
Dec 18 2018, 04:59 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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SOLD. I'm going in. So 2 bearings and a seal to replace. Anything else that should be replaced as a matter of routine while I'm in there? Anyone know where to get the housing gasket? Looks like it is NLA. Also, do people who do this check and adjust the end play or do they just assume it's okay if nothing other than bearings are replaced? I'm wondering because it looks like the thickness of the gasket figures into the end play equation.
Mark, I may take you up on that bearing. How do I know which I need? My car is a 73 like Tom's so I'm guessing the same bearing (FAG 16002)? Anyone have a recommendation on where to buy bearings and seals? Thanks for the help guys. Another can of worms to open (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) |
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| mb911 |
Dec 18 2018, 05:18 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,852 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(bbrock @ Dec 18 2018, 02:59 PM)  SOLD. I'm going in. So 2 bearings and a seal to replace. Anything else that should be replaced as a matter of routine while I'm in there? Anyone know where to get the housing gasket? Looks like it is NLA. Also, do people who do this check and adjust the end play or do they just assume it's okay if nothing other than bearings are replaced? I'm wondering because it looks like the thickness of the gasket figures into the end play equation. Mark, I may take you up on that bearing. How do I know which I need? My car is a 73 like Tom's so I'm guessing the same bearing (FAG 16002)? Anyone have a recommendation on where to buy bearings and seals? Thanks for the help guys. Another can of worms to open (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) I have the 16002.. Pm me your address.. And it's Ben (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| bbrock |
Dec 18 2018, 05:23 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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QUOTE(mb911 @ Dec 18 2018, 04:18 PM) QUOTE(bbrock @ Dec 18 2018, 02:59 PM) SOLD. I'm going in. So 2 bearings and a seal to replace. Anything else that should be replaced as a matter of routine while I'm in there? Anyone know where to get the housing gasket? Looks like it is NLA. Also, do people who do this check and adjust the end play or do they just assume it's okay if nothing other than bearings are replaced? I'm wondering because it looks like the thickness of the gasket figures into the end play equation. Mark, I may take you up on that bearing. How do I know which I need? My car is a 73 like Tom's so I'm guessing the same bearing (FAG 16002)? Anyone have a recommendation on where to buy bearings and seals? Thanks for the help guys. Another can of worms to open (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif) I have the 16002.. Pm me your address.. And it's Ben (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Oh sorry Ben, I spent too much time on here today and got in my head that mepstein made that post. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) |
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Posts in this topic
bbrock Steering Rack Dec 18 2018, 11:55 AM
mb911
My steering rack is out (along with all the other... Dec 18 2018, 02:23 PM Olympic 914 worth doing and not that hard.
Bearing numbers ... Dec 18 2018, 03:06 PM
Olympic 914
SOLD. I'm going in. So 2 bearings and a se... Dec 18 2018, 05:36 PM bbrock
[quote name='mb911' post='2674859' date='Dec 18 2... Dec 18 2018, 05:41 PM Rob-O Word of advice, keep track of the shims. They’r... Dec 18 2018, 10:11 PM Matty900 Sent you an email with some help Dec 18 2018, 10:33 PM bbrock Well this is interesting... I know from watching ... Dec 20 2018, 03:51 PM 914forme If your adding turbo tie rods you will need a thin... Dec 20 2018, 09:32 PM bbrock
If your adding turbo tie rods you will need a thi... Dec 20 2018, 09:37 PM mepstein
[quote name='914forme' post='2675465' date='Dec 2... Dec 21 2018, 08:15 AM bbrock
A pipe wrench is the proper tool to remove them s... Dec 21 2018, 10:19 AM |
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