Re: Steering & Braking...

[four.rings@MCIONE.com]

"Matt Howe" <ismhowe@state.me.us> wrote:


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On my '85 5ks I have a badly leaking steering rack.  I have a core from
another car, and am in the process of rebuilding it.  (I would
appreciate
any tips or caviats for this procedure)
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You can replace it with a rebuilt unit w/waranty. I paid $279 + core
when
in '92 I replaced the one in my long gone '85 5000s.

You can also rebuild it yourself. I paid $75 for the original ZF kit
when
in '96 I rebuilt the one in my current '89 200TQ.
The rebuid is a lot more involved than say such a simple rebuild as that
of brake calipers or clutch/brake master cylinder or P/S pump. I've
rebuilt
a substantial number of them and am very comfortable with a hydraulic
rebuild,
but the rack was by far and large the most complicated one that I've
ever
undertaken. I would strongly advise against such a do-it-yourself
rebuild
if you are a novice.

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 When I run completely out of
steering fluid, not only do I lose my power steering, I lose my power
brake
assist too.  The tough steering isn't really a problem, but I really
have to
mash the brakes to stop the car, and since every split-second counts in
braking, this is kinda dangerous.  I realize the two systems are
interconnected, but I wonder if there's a way to keep my power brakes
working if I run out of steering fluid.
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No.

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Igor Kessel
'89 200TQ -- 18psi (TAP)
'98 A4TQ -- nothing to declare
Philadelphia, PA
USA
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Garage/8949/homepage.html
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