I 'm an idiot I striped the threads (or cross threaded ) on the steering rack where the tube from the pump goes under and in to the rack ..it still kinda works leaks a little ..and i can see where i f@#$ed up the fiting looks a little crooked ... not sealing tight ...what can i do ... the rack works fine other than my screw up ...I looked in a manual and taking it out seems quite involved ...which i'm willing to do .. but do i need a new rack or can i some how fix it ???? may be even fix it with out taking it out ???? please help ...

Time to go shopping first. Find a thread pitch file, metric (?), these are four sided and will have 8 thread pitches. This file maybe hard to find, but I would check at Napa in the KD tool line. If a thead file cannot be found, get a fine needle file set. Use either file to restore male threads. Use a pick or a pocket knife on the female threads. Keep area clean, carefully reassemble using a light oil or grease. If your are working with a flare fitting and it still doesnot seal, find a 'conseal' or conical seal. It is a soft aluminun seal that fits over the male flare, install lubed not dry.