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jlmillionaire · 09-10-2014, 07:35 PM

I'm leaking power steering fluid from my drivers side tie rod boot. The boo has a tear. Do I have to change out my rack and pinion or can I just change tie rods and boots please help thanks

Kingtal0n · 09-10-2014, 10:32 PM

Hmm. Every 240sx I have ever seen (about 100+ of them) has always leaked power steering fluid from the lines coming off the reservoir / pump.

In fact, when I look at a 240sx to buy, I always make sure its leaking power steering. Because if it is not leaking power steering, then something is terribly wrong.

So check upstairs first, it may be that the PS fluid is just running down onto the boot/rack from above.

jlmillionaire · 09-11-2014, 09:02 AM

I verified that it's leaking from the tie rod boot. The boot has a slight tear.

jlmillionaire · 09-11-2014, 02:51 PM

So in this case do you guys think the rack and pinion needs to be changed. I sure hope not rite now it's my daily

derass · 09-12-2014, 11:21 AM

It is likely a worn rack seal, which is a cheap part. However, disassembling the steering rack to replace the seal, is an involving task.

Mikester · 09-12-2014, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kingtal0n

In fact, when I look at a 240sx to buy, I always make sure its leaking power steering. Because if it is not leaking power steering, then something is terribly wrong.

LMFAO Really???

Quote:

Originally Posted by derass

It is likely a worn rack seal, which is a cheap part. However, disassembling the steering rack to replace the seal, is an involving task.

Yup, and IIRC, a rebuilt rack is only 150-200 bones IIRC... Given the work involved, makes better sense to just replace the whole shabang.

seagrasser · 09-12-2014, 12:52 PM

^what he said.

If one side is going, the other will follow quickly.

JBB · 09-12-2014, 02:01 PM

A lot of the remanufactured units require you to send back your core to get the advertised pricing. The plus side is that they also usually offer a lifetime warranty..

Mikester · 09-12-2014, 04:00 PM

O'Reilly, Varozone etc.

jlmillionaire · 09-12-2014, 06:16 PM

ok sucks but it is what it is

jlmillionaire · 09-12-2014, 06:17 PM

is there any aftermarket parts for rack and p ?

Mikester · 09-13-2014, 10:27 AM

Upgraded tie rods, solid or urethane bushings, solid steering bushing, silicone boots. As far as seals or anything internal to the rack itself - OEM or equivalent is the way to go... If it lasts 150+k miles before leaking, why 'upgrade' (KISS concept)

09-10-2014, 07:35 PM	#1
jlmillionaire Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: mastic ny Age: 41 Posts: 910 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	s14 power steering leak I'm leaking power steering fluid from my drivers side tie rod boot. The boo has a tear. Do I have to change out my rack and pinion or can I just change tie rods and boots please help thanks

09-10-2014, 10:32 PM	#2
Kingtal0n Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Florida Age: 41 Posts: 4,828 Trader Rating: (17) Feedback Score: 17 reviews	Hmm. Every 240sx I have ever seen (about 100+ of them) has always leaked power steering fluid from the lines coming off the reservoir / pump. In fact, when I look at a 240sx to buy, I always make sure its leaking power steering. Because if it is not leaking power steering, then something is terribly wrong. So check upstairs first, it may be that the PS fluid is just running down onto the boot/rack from above. __________________ 5.3/4l80e/turbo 240sx playthrough: tinyurl.com/4l80er

09-12-2014, 12:52 PM	#7
seagrasser Zilvia Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lynnwood WA Age: 49 Posts: 256 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	^what he said. If one side is going, the other will follow quickly. __________________ S14 RB25

09-12-2014, 04:00 PM	#9
Mikester Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kathleen, GA Age: 52 Posts: 1,956 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	O'Reilly, Varozone etc. __________________

09-13-2014, 10:27 AM	#12
Mikester Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kathleen, GA Age: 52 Posts: 1,956 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Upgraded tie rods, solid or urethane bushings, solid steering bushing, silicone boots. As far as seals or anything internal to the rack itself - OEM or equivalent is the way to go... If it lasts 150+k miles before leaking, why 'upgrade' (KISS concept) __________________

09-11-2014, 09:02 AM	#3
jlmillionaire Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: mastic ny Age: 41 Posts: 910 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	I verified that it's leaking from the tie rod boot. The boot has a slight tear.

09-11-2014, 02:51 PM	#4
jlmillionaire Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: mastic ny Age: 41 Posts: 910 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	So in this case do you guys think the rack and pinion needs to be changed. I sure hope not rite now it's my daily

09-12-2014, 11:21 AM	#5
derass Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto, ON Age: 36 Posts: 1,182 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It is likely a worn rack seal, which is a cheap part. However, disassembling the steering rack to replace the seal, is an involving task.

09-12-2014, 02:01 PM	#8
JBB Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Irvine, CA Age: 36 Posts: 490 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	A lot of the remanufactured units require you to send back your core to get the advertised pricing. The plus side is that they also usually offer a lifetime warranty..

09-12-2014, 06:16 PM	#10
jlmillionaire Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: mastic ny Age: 41 Posts: 910 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	ok sucks but it is what it is

09-12-2014, 06:17 PM	#11
jlmillionaire Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: mastic ny Age: 41 Posts: 910 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	is there any aftermarket parts for rack and p ?