How I fixed my leaky steering rack...

Bad89stang · 06-18-2002, 02:58 AM

My steering rack was leaking like a mo fo from the boots. The smaller end of the corrugated boot was leaking on both sides. I was all ready to go out and buy a new rack, but I figured out something. The metal clamps that hold the boot were not tight enough. I replaced them with the worm type and it has not leaked a drop since.

Joe50 · 06-18-2002, 08:33 AM

Those are just dust boots. Fluid should not even be getting in there. All you are doing now is filling up the boots. When the boots fill up you will be leaking out around the tierod links. The mustang racks are notorious for leaking, the best thing to do is just go get a new one(or reman). Sorry man, but I think you are just postponing the inevitable.
Joe50

Jeff Chambers · 06-18-2002, 11:33 AM

I'll second that. Out of sight, out of mind....not necessariy a good thing.

06-18-2002, 02:58 AM	#1
Bad89stang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 456	How I fixed my leaky steering rack... My steering rack was leaking like a mo fo from the boots. The smaller end of the corrugated boot was leaking on both sides. I was all ready to go out and buy a new rack, but I figured out something. The metal clamps that hold the boot were not tight enough. I replaced them with the worm type and it has not leaked a drop since. __________________ You're gonna need your seatbelt

06-18-2002, 08:33 AM	#2
Joe50 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 78	Those are just dust boots. Fluid should not even be getting in there. All you are doing now is filling up the boots. When the boots fill up you will be leaking out around the tierod links. The mustang racks are notorious for leaking, the best thing to do is just go get a new one(or reman). Sorry man, but I think you are just postponing the inevitable. Joe50 __________________ "Drive it like you stole it!" '94 Vibrant Red GT

06-18-2002, 11:33 AM	#3
Jeff Chambers Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milan, OH Posts: 2,699	I'll second that. Out of sight, out of mind....not necessariy a good thing. __________________ Jeff Chambers 1990 Mustang GT 10.032 Seconds / 137.5 MPH 14-time Street Warrior World Record Setter CRT Performance 2001 Tropic Green Mustang GT - 12.181 / 113.2 MPH 2002 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 7.3l Power Stroke - 17.41@77.2 "There's nothing boring about a small block automatic shifting gears at 9400 rpm!"

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