Leaky P/S rack question

Pete_89T2 · 11-22-2010, 07:23 PM

Just my luck - recently replaced a failing & leaky P/S pump with a rebuilt unit, and now it seems that my P/S rack itself is leaking. Unfortunately, after cleaning the heck out of the entire rack it and observing for the source, it seems it's coming from a place that the FSM doesn't reference any fixes for. Attached picture is the best I can get for now shows the source - where the arrow is pointing. Looks like there is probably a seal under that bolt/cap on the top of the rack, and P/S fluid is intermittently getting thru.

Is this fixable, or is it time for a new/rebuilt rack?

NoDOHC · 11-22-2010, 08:50 PM

Have you tried running the car without power steering? Mine is fine without it. This will save you the expense of having to fix the power steering rack and you can save gas too (no PS will help your mileage).

If you don't want to get rid of the power steering, I have several good racks laying around (although I am traveling now and cant send them for a couple weeks). If you are willing to wait, I can send you a a rack that was good when removed, for the price of shipping (I am trying to clean out the garage).

***TitaniumTT*** · 11-22-2010, 08:55 PM

http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...ead.php?t=7900

Pete_89T2 · 11-22-2010, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoDOHC

Have you tried running the car without power steering? Mine is fine without it. This will save you the expense of having to fix the power steering rack and you can save gas too (no PS will help your mileage).

If you don't want to get rid of the power steering, I have several good racks laying around (although I am traveling now and cant send them for a couple weeks). If you are willing to wait, I can send you a a rack that was good when removed, for the price of shipping (I am trying to clean out the garage).

Yup, drove it without the P/S belt for a little when the PS pump crapped out. Not all too hard to steer, just a bit of a workout cutting the wheel all the way from a dead stop. Since my pump is new, I'd prefer to stick with PS. Also, as far as I know, Mazda didn't make a manual rack for the S5's - not sure if the manual S4 racks are interchangeable. Anyway, if it turns out I can't fix this in place, I'll be looking for a good PS rack - appreciate the offer, will PM & let you know.

Pete_89T2 · 11-22-2010, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...ead.php?t=7900

Great write up Brian. Was there an O-ring or some kind of seal under that yoke plug shown in your pictures? That's where my leak is coming from. If that's the case, I might be able to fix this in place being the plug is accessable w/o removing the rack - remove yoke plug, slap in a new seal & reinstall.

***TitaniumTT*** · 11-22-2010, 10:33 PM

Thanks Pete. I love the rack and rec the mod to everyone unless there is a severe amount of tight parking constantly.

As for the seals, I honestly don't recall. Its an S4 rack and as far as I can remember they are the flare type fitting as the pressure is pretty high.

***TitaniumTT*** · 11-22-2010, 10:33 PM

Thanks Pete. I love the rack and rec the mod to everyone unless there is a severe amount of tight parking constantly.

As for the seals, I honestly don't recall. Its an S4 rack and as far as I can remember they are the flare type fitting as the pressure is pretty high.

josh18_2k · 11-23-2010, 12:55 AM

i bought my PS rack for $25... dont really see a point in buying a reman or whatever if you're keeping PS. just find another rack (not covered in fluid) from a parts car and lowball em lol.

or depower it

LunchboxCritter · 11-29-2010, 11:59 AM

A remanufactured one is $87.00 shipped on ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...=STRK:MEWAX:IT

11-22-2010, 08:50 PM	#2
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11-22-2010, 08:55 PM	#3
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*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son iTrader: (4) Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	Thanks Pete. I love the rack and rec the mod to everyone unless there is a severe amount of tight parking constantly. As for the seals, I honestly don't recall. Its an S4 rack and as far as I can remember they are the flare type fitting as the pressure is pretty high. __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

11-22-2010, 10:33 PM	#7
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son iTrader: (4) Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	Thanks Pete. I love the rack and rec the mod to everyone unless there is a severe amount of tight parking constantly. As for the seals, I honestly don't recall. Its an S4 rack and as far as I can remember they are the flare type fitting as the pressure is pretty high. __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

11-23-2010, 12:55 AM	#8
josh18_2k Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gresham, OR iTrader: (0) Posts: 473 Rep Power: 17	i bought my PS rack for $25... dont really see a point in buying a reman or whatever if you're keeping PS. just find another rack (not covered in fluid) from a parts car and lowball em lol. or depower it __________________

11-29-2010, 11:59 AM	#9
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