PS Rack leak on drvr side..?

[prophetnite]

So I knew there was a small leak in the power steering rack on the driver side right where the hose meets the boot. Looks like its MUCH worse then the last time I looked at it beginning of January.

Can I just replace the boot/hose or am I F*ed into buying a whole new rack?
How long of a DIY job would it be?

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sk...n+%26+Steering

That all I need? Any special tools?

[Losiracer2]

So I knew there was a small leak in the power steering rack on the driver side right where the hose meets the boot. Looks like its MUCH worse then the last time I looked at it beginning of January.

Can I just replace the boot/hose or am I F*ed into buying a whole new rack?
How long of a DIY job would it be?

http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sk...n+%26+Steering

That all I need? Any special tools?

yeah, its probably the inner seal that's failed. The boot does nothing but keep the dust out. Its not really a hydrolic seal so you can't expect it to fix the problem. I would just buy a remanufactured Rack and Pinion from Napa or something and might as well get new outer tierods. The new R&P comes with new inner tierods. I think I paid 218 with a core and then about 25 for each outer tierod, L&R.

I remember mine all of a sudden started gushing PS fluid out one morning when going to class....that's pretty much when I knew I HAD to do it. But if yours is leaking to the point of you having to fill the reservoir every 2 weeks or so, Replace it. PS Fluid is like 4 bucks a quart, not the cheapest fluid out there.

It took me about 10 hrs to do it. Its kinda an involved process. And you'll be on your back for most of it, meaning you'll be sore the next day. You also have to disconnect the Steering rack from R&P so that can be tricky, you'll have to contort yourself into that little area. Not recommended if you're a big guy with fat fingers. You'll also need special line wrenches to disconnect the PS lines, 12,14 and 17 I believe. And make sure you count the number of turns on each tierod when you remove them so you're alignment won't be totally off. Also, if you have a 92-93 CB7 with an airbag, extra care has to be taken not to spin the steering wheel too much, otherwise you'll mess up the SRS system's clock spring. Also, your downpipe will have to come off. Its nearly impossible to take off the rack w/ it on there. I would dedicated at least a FULL day for this job, having the parts ready before hand.

So on a scale of 1-10, its about a 7 I'd think.