Clutch and syeering rack problems

Just me · 09-24-2003, 02:24 PM

Hello all. I have a few questions. I want to replace my steerng rack cause my current one doesn't steer much anymore and the play is too much. I was going to buy a manual rack to finish off my tubular K-member but I've grown used to the power steering here in Miami traffic. So if I wanted to buy a replacement rack. are the local auto parts store models worth it? I know its a cheaper route but I don't want the steering to wear out in 6 months either making it a more expensive route. My next issue is with my clutch. I'm getting bad chatter out of first gear from a stop when I've been driving for a while. I changed the clutch last year and had the problem before and after the change. If the car is cold it doesnt chatter so I don't think its tranny mounts. I don't get any slippage or chatter in any other gear. I didn't see leakage from my rear main seal at the time. I'd get constant slippage anyway, right? Could my stock flywheel have hot spots? If its my flywheel then I'd rather buy a new one then have it machined. What kind should I get? Thanks alot in advance.

Just me
91'lx, 302 block, crank pulley, no smog, short belt, Wolverine 1087 cam, 15 deg timing, TFS TW heads, motorsport 1.6 3/8 stud RR, ARP studs, TFS chrome hardened push rods, 24lb inj, BBK 255lph fuel pump, Areomotive billet adj FPR, Performer RPM intake(ported to 75mm), 1" spacer, Motorsport polished tall valve covers, Pro-M 77, Acufab 75mm TB, Ford idle air bypass valve, K&N conical, MSD 6AL and coil, 9mm MS cables, NGK bkr5e 11 plugs@55, motorsport 3 core radiator,160 thermostat, Hurst short throw, motorsport 410 gears, aluminum drive shaft,Kenny brown Subs, Mac 1 3/4"Long tube, custom 3"off road xpipe, 2 chamber Flow Masters, 3 1/2" tailpipes HAL tubular K-member, KYB struts and shocks, Eibach springs, Steeda 2.5" Cowl, Steeda rear wing, black Dupont centari acrylic enamel paint.

09-24-2003, 02:24 PM	#1
Just me Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Miami,Florida Posts: 159	Clutch and syeering rack problems Hello all. I have a few questions. I want to replace my steerng rack cause my current one doesn't steer much anymore and the play is too much. I was going to buy a manual rack to finish off my tubular K-member but I've grown used to the power steering here in Miami traffic. So if I wanted to buy a replacement rack. are the local auto parts store models worth it? I know its a cheaper route but I don't want the steering to wear out in 6 months either making it a more expensive route. My next issue is with my clutch. I'm getting bad chatter out of first gear from a stop when I've been driving for a while. I changed the clutch last year and had the problem before and after the change. If the car is cold it doesnt chatter so I don't think its tranny mounts. I don't get any slippage or chatter in any other gear. I didn't see leakage from my rear main seal at the time. I'd get constant slippage anyway, right? Could my stock flywheel have hot spots? If its my flywheel then I'd rather buy a new one then have it machined. What kind should I get? Thanks alot in advance. Just me 91'lx, 302 block, crank pulley, no smog, short belt, Wolverine 1087 cam, 15 deg timing, TFS TW heads, motorsport 1.6 3/8 stud RR, ARP studs, TFS chrome hardened push rods, 24lb inj, BBK 255lph fuel pump, Areomotive billet adj FPR, Performer RPM intake(ported to 75mm), 1" spacer, Motorsport polished tall valve covers, Pro-M 77, Acufab 75mm TB, Ford idle air bypass valve, K&N conical, MSD 6AL and coil, 9mm MS cables, NGK bkr5e 11 plugs@55, motorsport 3 core radiator,160 thermostat, Hurst short throw, motorsport 410 gears, aluminum drive shaft,Kenny brown Subs, Mac 1 3/4"Long tube, custom 3"off road xpipe, 2 chamber Flow Masters, 3 1/2" tailpipes HAL tubular K-member, KYB struts and shocks, Eibach springs, Steeda 2.5" Cowl, Steeda rear wing, black Dupont centari acrylic enamel paint.