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Old 09 December 2004, 12:06 PM
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Recently my steering has felt really weak, indirect and the car has started tramlining badly. Thought it might have been wheel alignment/tracking but the PAS pump has started whining and needs topping up weekly. Got it on the ramp and PAS fluid is seeping out of o/s gaiter. Do I need a new rack or can it be repaired im getting different answers from my local experts
Old 09 December 2004, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by flatoutscooby
Recently my steering has felt really weak, indirect and the car has started tramlining badly. Thought it might have been wheel alignment/tracking but the PAS pump has started whining and needs topping up weekly. Got it on the ramp and PAS fluid is seeping out of o/s gaiter. Do I need a new rack or can it be repaired im getting different answers from my local experts
I`ve got a second hand one without the steering arms for £30, 07859901289
Old 09 December 2004, 11:22 PM
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Sonunds like the pinion housing. Had mine replaced (sti 4) last week under warrenty. £75+ Vat from subaru I think.
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nice one andy might be giving you a call. Don't think its the pinion cuz theres fluid pouring out the gator rhs
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Thats what mine looked like. That gaitor is a dust cover, not a fluid seal.
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