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    Torn rack and pinion boot.

    Today in chase of my missing power steering fluid I pulled off the cover that covers the power steering hoses on the rack and pinion. I noticed I have a torn boot and when i turned the wheel fluid came gushing out of the boot. I ordered the boot. But is there a seal inside of there that I need to replace also? Or why is fluid getting into the boot?

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    The boot is just a dust boot. If you've got fluid coming out then you've got a bad seal. You can either track down a rebuild kit and try to repair the rack yourself or you can replace it with one from a parts store that will usually carry a lifetime warranty.
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      #3
      Go with a new one, they aren't too pricey but if it fails you just get another
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        #4
        Alright. Thanks guys.

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          #5
          I used Rack Doctor for my rack on my CD5:

          http://shop.rackdoctor.net/1990-1993...-10295-695.htm

          102.95 after core and this guy does remanufactured racks for dealerships!
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            #6
            I just replaced one of my dust boots last weekend. I'm not too sure how long it had been cracked but the joint wasn't dried out and seemed to be in good condition.

            The one I ordered didn't come with the clips that hold it on so if you go that route be sure to order the clips too. But it sounds like your rack may need replacing based on the leak? Mine's been leaking slowly for years but not enough to worry about.
            Last edited by 4CYLPOWER92; 07-04-2012, 09:43 PM.

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              Originally posted by 4CYLPOWER92 View Post
              I just replaced one of my dust boots last weekend. I'm not too sure how long it had been cracked but the joint wasn't dried out and seemed to be in good condition.

              The one I ordered didn't come with the clips that hold it on so if you go that route be sure to order the clips too. But it sounds like your rack may need replacing based on the leak? Mine's been leaking slowly for years but not enough to worry about.
              Yeah, it gets worse everyday. Glad my mom is a mail carrier so I can go order a rack tomorrow and put it on her tab!

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