2G Rack and pinion

[b00zt3d spyd3r]

So my rack is shot... Well not shot it just leaks ps fluid bad. With me having no prior experience with this part of car should I get a whole new rack or buy a seal kit and see if that fixes it first?

 

[spyderdrifter]

If you have no experience, I'd go with a new rack. I had that option last year when I had my spyder, and just swapped the racks. I could have done the rebuild I'm sure, but didn't have the time either, so that might be something to consider as well.

 

[b00zt3d spyd3r]

Yeah I'll probably just get a whole new rack. Thanks

 

[PlanZero]

Now is the perfect time to properly depower that sucker via the flying miata mod!

 

[DannyE]

@PlanZero I depowered mine and I will never look back. I always read people say don’t do it and it makes it harder to steer and all, but I have noticed the complete opposite. My car actually feels easier to steer while stationary on flat surface. I also noticed a lot less tugg on the wheel around corners.

It’s really not to difficult to install new seals and get it back up to working order, well that is if you can get new seals.

 

[b00zt3d spyd3r]

Got a new... Well new to me, rack. Got it all hooked up and bolted in and made a rookie mistake and didn't bolt up steering linkage so my next day off I'll be going back in and getting it all back together correctly

 

[DannyE]

Been there myself, go out to do one thing and end up spotting another issue, fix that then go in for the night and remember oh yeah, I forgot about what I went out there for

Another thing to watch for is the ps lines, make sure there good and tight or else they will leak. If your swapping over your old inner tie rods, make sure to get new crush washer because that is the last thing you want coming lose.

 

[b00zt3d spyd3r]

Thanks yall

 

[pauleyman]

Just curious what method you used to get to the fluid lines. I had a hell, of a time. Changed my rack about a month ago.

 

[b00zt3d spyd3r]

Just curious what method you used to get to the fluid lines. I had a hell, of a time. Changed my rack about a month ago.

Lol I used the squeeze and contort your arm in method. Jk I backed bolts out some so I could squeeze in there and get them from the bottom. Was by far the hardest part of the whole ordeal. My arms are tore up like I got in a fight with a cat

 

[pauleyman]

For anybody else reading this. Metric crowsfoot flare wrenches. That's how I did it.

 

[b00zt3d spyd3r]

Okay so I'm having an issue and can't find anything on it here on tuners. Everything is hooked back up, left mounting bolts loose to have play to hook up steering linkage. However I can't get it to sit down together all the way. Any info or suggestions to get this done? It's the only thing holding me back

 

[pauleyman]

Keep trying. The bolt is completely removed I assume? The retaining bolt also fits in a groove if I recall.

 

[pauleyman]

Put a little grease on it too

 

[b00zt3d spyd3r]

Yeah bolt is completely out. I read somewhere you can unbolt the steering shaft and it will give a lil more play. Might try that too

 

[b00zt3d spyd3r]

Got it on . Just needed a second set of hands to help wiggle and jiggle it on. Just gotta get the set screw in

 

[b00zt3d spyd3r]

That’s not going in