power steering question!?!

[bazinga]

on my 5litre vn the rubber boot on the left side of the motor is leaking pretty quickly will take it a night of dripping to empty all the fluid.

just wondering can i just replace the boot thing or will i have to replace the whole power steering?i don't have a clue about this stuff so any help is good cheers.

 

[Warranty Void]

Mate replacing the boot will do exactly nothing. Best bet is to get a 2nd hand unit off the for sale forum here or visit the wreckers or if your real fussy get a reco unit from somewhere. IMHO they all leak a tiny bit but if it's bad replace it.

 

[bazinga]

Mate replacing the boot will do exactly nothing. Best bet is to get a 2nd hand unit off the for sale forum here or visit the wreckers or if your real fussy get a reco unit from somewhere. IMHO they all leak a tiny bit but if it's bad replace it.

damn was hoping i wouldn't have to are you sure that replacing the boot where it is only leaking wouldn't fix it?...would you have any idea how much a vn steering rack would cost these days??

 

[crazy.vr]

Replacing the boot won't do anything, you'll just fill it up with fluid and it will be swishing around inside and leak anyway because it won't be an airtight seal. I did a friends VN rack the other day. Picked up a rack off ebay for 20 bucks and it's a good one. Real steal. A reco rack fitted by a mechanic would be about $450-$500. The tie rod ends might need replacing too and you'll likely need a wheel alignment too. If you can't fit one yourself that's what your looking at.

 

[TheIceman]

oil is getting in the boots for some reason, reason being stuffed internal rack seals. rack is trash.
either overhaul the rack yourself or get a recon or second hand unit.

 

[bazinga]

ok thanks you 2 i now understand well guess i better start looking for a new PS rack.

 

[bazinga]

got a guote from lube mobile Power Steering Rack is only $200.80 including all parts, labour and GST. Also includes power steering fluid

sound good? or can get cheaper?

 

[david dubbo]

Not a bad price what sort of warranty

 

[bazinga]

12 month warranty or 20,000kms

 

[david dubbo]

I would go for it at that price. where abouts in perth are you