Re: 88 Camry Station wagon: After much sweat and 3-4 hrs labor, I got
the bad rack replaced. One of the last things to do: reconnect
hydraulic lines to the rack. The larger (top) one went in fine. Try to
start smaller/lower one into rack....will not go in. The hole (Don't
know if inlet or return) appears to be the same size as on the old
rack, but after trying for abt an hour to get the flared  fitting nut
started, I gave up.  The nut seems to be lying flat/aligned but
doesn't start. It does not even START to thread in, as if the hole in
rack is slightly smaller. Took the flared conn. (and few inches of
hard line with it) loose from the flex line going to pump to make it
easier to manipulate...no joy. For sure I didn't have it cocked then!
I looked at the conn. nut....its perfect, no bur at all.  The holes
were protected by plastic plugs.... "should" have been OK!
  So I am really hosed now. I am going to take the flared connector
to auto parts store and try to size the connector nut. Then get a tap
set and see what the size of the hole is. I have to be very careful I
am not threading the hole, as any bits of metal would be a disaster!
IN fact, there seems to be no way I can rework the hole threads
without risking disaster, so I just hope that the rack is OK, and I
can get a different connector that WILL go in.
   All that hard work, and the rack might have to come out again.
@()#(#*&!!!
   What are the chances of a mechanic shop having the *right* flared
fitting for this rack?

   Geronimo