deusamo
Well-known member
So I've got a pretty major leak in the power steering that isn't going to be an easy fix. From the looks of it the leak is on the high pressure lines going to the rear, but I could be mistaken. I found a power steering rack from a 1g and the consensus seems to be that it is a direct bolt up (I don't care about 4ws and I'm leaning towards removing the active rear toe as well). I have a few questions about all of this, though, because I don't know much about steering racks (power or not).
1.) Most importantly, is it safe to drive a ps car without the ps in working order? It seems to me that it shouldn't be a problem, but I've read some random posts about the steering rack locking up due to a lack of lubrication. Doesn't sound fun, but it also sounds unlikely/impossible. Maybe I'm wrong though. Thoughts?
2.) Like I said, I don't care about 4ws. It would be neat, I guess, but it seems like repair is going to be quite expensive, and removal seems much cheaper. I'm more concerned about my budget than I am about a novelty, so I'm thinking it gets taken out. I read 4 bolt install/4ws removal, w/ pics , but I'm not 100% sure I get what's happening. We remove the low pressure lines entirely, and we block the two high pressure lines. Is that it? I know Telecaster removed the rear components as well, but that wouldn't be necessary, right? Obviously I'd like to head in that direction. My rear diff is covered in rust, along with a most of the stuff around it, so I would like to get all that out and replace it with non-rusted stuff, but that's lower on the priority list right now. Anyway, I know it would be better/cleaner to get a 1g rack, and that will happen soon. But if I can block those two lines and get a bandaid fix for a week or so, it would help a lot.
3.) The 1g power rack is only $30, so I'm thinking that's my best option. It's a few hours away, though and I can't pick it up for a little while. Anyway, are they a direct bolt in? Is there any kind of line modification necessary to make them work?
4.) Finally, anyone have any advice on replacing e-brake cables? My right rear one has completely snapped, and my rear left one is not far behind. I don't particularly enjoy not having a e-brake, particularly with a manual transmission when I want to park. I know I can leave it in gear, but I don't like using the transmission for a brake. It probably doesn't make a difference, but I don't like it.
Thanks guys!
1.) Most importantly, is it safe to drive a ps car without the ps in working order? It seems to me that it shouldn't be a problem, but I've read some random posts about the steering rack locking up due to a lack of lubrication. Doesn't sound fun, but it also sounds unlikely/impossible. Maybe I'm wrong though. Thoughts?
2.) Like I said, I don't care about 4ws. It would be neat, I guess, but it seems like repair is going to be quite expensive, and removal seems much cheaper. I'm more concerned about my budget than I am about a novelty, so I'm thinking it gets taken out. I read 4 bolt install/4ws removal, w/ pics , but I'm not 100% sure I get what's happening. We remove the low pressure lines entirely, and we block the two high pressure lines. Is that it? I know Telecaster removed the rear components as well, but that wouldn't be necessary, right? Obviously I'd like to head in that direction. My rear diff is covered in rust, along with a most of the stuff around it, so I would like to get all that out and replace it with non-rusted stuff, but that's lower on the priority list right now. Anyway, I know it would be better/cleaner to get a 1g rack, and that will happen soon. But if I can block those two lines and get a bandaid fix for a week or so, it would help a lot.
3.) The 1g power rack is only $30, so I'm thinking that's my best option. It's a few hours away, though and I can't pick it up for a little while. Anyway, are they a direct bolt in? Is there any kind of line modification necessary to make them work?
4.) Finally, anyone have any advice on replacing e-brake cables? My right rear one has completely snapped, and my rear left one is not far behind. I don't particularly enjoy not having a e-brake, particularly with a manual transmission when I want to park. I know I can leave it in gear, but I don't like using the transmission for a brake. It probably doesn't make a difference, but I don't like it.
Thanks guys!