RC99TL

No, it's not about a breast augmentation gone bad.
My steering rack is starting to leak from the seal at the pinion.
I have almost 190 thou. and if I turn the wheel with the engine off I will get a leak at the rack from the pinion seal where the steering column connects.
I have added Lucas stop leak so I hope it postpones the inevitable.
Replacing the rack is a costly PIA!
Does anyone else had to deal with this?
I would really appreciate your feedback.

fsttyms1

replace the seal?

RC99TL

I know. But removing the rack is a serious pain.

fsttyms1

Stuff that fixes leaks are just a temporary bandaid. You might be able to do the work with it in the car. If not you gotta remove it.No other way.

RC99TL

Cant get to the seal without pulling the rack

Karanx7

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You can buy a lot of PS fluid with the $ it would cost for the rack fix. Live with it and refill every now and then?

jnkracing

Dropping the rack isn't the worst part by a long shot. Disassembling the rack, installing the seal and hoping it seats correctly is. I'd replace the rack with a used unit as a quick fix