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For some reason, under hard cornering, right or left turns, once in a while it will seem if something binds or the powersteering cuts out. It's quite abrupt.
I don't know if that is what you're experiencing, but other than that, the weight and feel of the power rack is consistent, and quite nice!
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05-01-2008, 02:42 AM
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For some reason, under hard cornering, right or left turns, once in a while it will seem if something binds or the powersteering cuts out. It's quite abrupt.
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For some reason, under hard cornering, right or left turns, once in a while it will seem if something binds or the powersteering cuts out. It's quite abrupt.
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05-01-2008, 07:14 AM
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I'm also using a 164 power steering pump, so it could be rack related?
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05-01-2008, 10:32 AM
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LOL, I'm really, really surprised I'm not the only one. I thought it had something to do with lack of maintenance by me and the PO.
Anyhow, I'd like to know what that is...do you guys have any guesses?
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05-01-2008, 11:01 AM
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Ok, since I will have my 2.5 engine out on my GTV6 I was thinking of going to the PS from the Milano. Is the PS rack available rebuilt or does anyone have one for sale along with the other bits and pieces?
How how big of a job is it with the engine compartment vacated?
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LOL, I'm really, really surprised I'm not the only one. I thought it had something to do with lack of maintenance by me and the PO.
Anyhow, I'd like to know what that is...do you guys have any guesses?
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I've never had this happen with the brown PS reservoir. Perhaps the white reservoir is prone to it? Just guessing here...
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05-01-2008, 11:59 AM
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Fluid sloshing around in the reservoir in turns? Maybe the pump starts sucking air in a hard turn.
I've never had this happen with the brown PS reservoir. Perhaps the white reservoir is prone to it? Just guessing here...
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Ok, since I will have my 2.5 engine out on my GTV6 I was thinking of going to the PS from the Milano. Is the PS rack available rebuilt or does anyone have one for sale along with the other bits and pieces?
How how big of a job is it with the engine compartment vacated?
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05-01-2008, 12:27 PM
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dynatech on ebay sells rebuilt racks for Milanos. I bought a abs pump from them...some what happy with the results. I would have been better of with an AC Delco rebuilt, but for power steering racks, what choice do you have?
They offer a 1 year warranty on their rebuilds at dynatech. If you find any other suppliers let us know! Dynatech charges $275 plus core charge for their steering racks.
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Okay, guess #2: marginal pump shaft seal or pump o-rings. When the pump is under load (as in a long turn) it starts sucking air through the seal and sends foam to the rack, which reduces the assist.
Perhaps have someone turn the wheel back and forth and see if you get any foaming in the reservoir.
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Originally Posted by MarcusHMM
Ok, since I will have my 2.5 engine out on my GTV6 I was thinking of going to the PS from the Milano. Is the PS rack available rebuilt or does anyone have one for sale along with the other bits and pieces?
How how big of a job is it with the engine compartment vacated?
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D'oh!
Okay, guess #2: marginal pump shaft seal or pump o-rings. When the pump is under load (as in a long turn) it starts sucking air through the seal and sends foam to the rack, which reduces the assist.
Perhaps have someone turn the wheel back and forth and see if you get any foaming in the reservoir. |
My cars still in bits to be able to exicute that test 
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hey guys
A friends 75 has a failed rack and as the car is a bit of a bomb its hard to justify spending nearly $1000 on a reco rack and labour to change it. I have a 1978 alfetta rack which I thought I could bolt in however after reading this thread I am wondering if I need to change the steering column or any other parts in order to use the alfetta rack. Can anyone offer some advice on fitting an alfetta rack
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