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Does my rack really need replacing? 850 1995

posted by  jackson33 on  Wed Mar 13 05:29 CST 2002
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I have a power steering oil leak, on the right side just in front of the windshield. I took it to my shop yesterday and they said that I would have to replace the entire rack. Has anyone had similar problems? Anyone had a similar leak that was caused by somthing other than this?








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    Does my rack really need replacing? 850 1995

    posted by  someone claiming to be Valvo on  Wed Mar 13 16:07 CST 2002 [RELATED]

    My daughters 1989 Mazda 626 has (had) a similar problem 2 months ago, fluid leaking from a seal at the end of the steering rack. Seems the seals harden over the years but can be softened up by using a product called Lucas Power Steering Stop Leak. Checkout www.lucasoil.com so far it's done everything they claim, there might be the odd 1 or drips on the driveway but for a cost of 15 aussie dollars I can live with that instead of $1300 for a new one.
    If you have to replace the rack enquire about a genuine Volvo factory reconditioned(recycled) unit. Two years ago for my 240GL they were only $A450 and came with new tie-rod end ball joints, this was less than half the cost the local power steering company could recondition mine for.
    regards....Valvo
    1997 850, 1983 240GL







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