Don't let me stop you, but saving $20.00 for probably 2 hours labour doesn't get my 'bargain-hunter' juices flowing. :) There's also the fact that a rebuild comes with a warranty, whereas your first attempt at rebuilding a high-pressure hydraulic device won't....... On 10/14/07, Jack R. <jack007@comcast.net> wrote: > > How hard is it to rebuild a Power steering rack? > > > > It seems like a more economical approach, then replacing the entire > leaking > rack. A remanufactured rack will run me about $240 from a local foreign > auto parts store, remaned my Crown. > > > > Found these parts at Bus Boys. > > 251-498-020 Power Steering Rack Rebuild Seal Kit, Vanagon 1980 to 1991 > $105.00 > > 251-498-831A Boot Set, Left & Right, Steering Rack to Tie Rods, Vanagon > 1980 to 1991 $18.10 > > 251-419-803 Tie Rod, Left or Right, Vanagon 1980 to 1991 $45.50 > > 251-419-811 Tie Rod End, Left or Right, Outer Only, Vanagon 1980 to 1991 > $31.40 > > 251-419-417B Steering Coupler, Vanagon 1980 to 1991 $18.20 > > Jack R. > > 84 Westy Wolfie >
-- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie" www.crescentbeachguitar.com http://subyjake.googlepages.com/ |
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