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DAT RICE · 03-11-2010, 05:23 PM

Hey fellow 1&2 gen owners, I have Rack boot torn but waittt. Basically the steering wheel turns but there is a lot of resistance every few dials, like as if there are air pockets. The PS fluid is leaking but the reservoir is not moving. I think there's a clog somewhere? I'm thinking the problem is bigger than just a torn boot right? What do?

white90dx · 03-11-2010, 07:58 PM

It sounds like you have damage or debris in your steering rack. Is it repeatable where the resistance happens? (like every 1/3 or a turn or something)

-Charlie

DAT RICE · 03-11-2010, 09:07 PM

yes actually

white90dx · 03-15-2010, 04:54 PM

Time for a new steering rack...

-Charlie

DAT RICE · 03-15-2010, 11:09 PM

Hey, well it went away. I'm guessing the debris fell out of the huge gash in the boot. It's time for a new boot.