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Car Forum / Volvo Cars / March 2007240 power steering rack leaking
My p/s rack is shot and is leaking from the seals. I've been quoted about $1500 to have it done at a local shop, but I'm wondering how difficult a job this would be to do myself? Does anyone have much experience with this? Also, does anyone know who supplies the best remanufactured racks for '88 240's? I'm not sure off hand if its cam or ZF, but I've seen that FCP Groton has rebuilt racks done by Atlantic Enterprises that will fit both types for a great price. Anyone have any experience with these? The other ones I've found are rebuilt by Maval. I also have access to an old one off of an '86 but I have a feeling it won't fit my '88. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance. cton. Also, will there be any other parts I should replace on the p/s when changing the rack? > My p/s rack is shot and is leaking from the seals. I've been quoted > about $1500 to have it done at a local shop, but I'm wondering how [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > Thanks in advance. > cton. Keep getting estimates. We were quoted in that range as well, and then we found an independent mechanic who replaced the rack with a rebuilt unit for $600. He even flushed out the hoses, which were filled with crud. Basically you want to make sure the pump and hoses are ok as well, and the pump drive belt, to answer your later question. >> My p/s rack is shot and is leaking from the seals. I've been quoted >> about $1500 to have it done at a local shop, but I'm wondering how [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > with crud. Basically you want to make sure the pump and hoses are ok as > well, and the pump drive belt, to answer your later question. until then, buy some quarts of ATF with the stop leak in it and use that instead of power steering fluid. It's cheaper than PSF and just might slow down (or stop) the leak (did on my '83 245!) >> My p/s rack is shot and is leaking from the seals. I've been quoted >> about $1500 to have it done at a local shop, but I'm wondering how [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] > with crud. Basically you want to make sure the pump and hoses are ok as > well, and the pump drive belt, to answer your later question. Or do it yourself, it's not a huge task, I'd say it's about one step above changing a water pump but several steps below a clutch or transmission replacement. Thanks guys. All very helpful. I'll keep you posted on my progress... |
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