We have one 1991 240 that has a ZF rack in it. I just replaced the fat fluid return line across the top where it had been worn thru by the oil pan due to sagging motor mounts.

All our other 240s seem to have Cam racks, with small diameter fluid lines. The Cam in our 1978 242GT has excessive play on the driver side, toe cannot be set. And it leaks a lot if left undriven for a few days. I've taken that brick out of service.

Some opine that the ZF is a superior rack. I'd hoped that the 1990 M47 parts car we just bought was a ZF rack...but it's another Cam.

What would you gentlemen recommend? Take the easy way out and put in another Cam? Or keep looking for a ZF rack?

Reno, Central TX, 6 bricks of which 4 run.

i can say that the zfs usually turn up in v6s and turbos. my untouched 80 gt also had a zf.

if you need a rack for the 78, it has to be from 75-78 as the 79 ups have 19mm columns, with 14mm for the early ones.

i should add that i prefer the zfs only because there's 1 boot and 1 inner tie rod end, not like the cams which have different boots and inners.

My advice--keep the car on the road. Use what's available now. If it holds up - fine---meanwhile you can keep looking for a ZF rack. If the ZF is the one that mounts on individual cast aluminum "stands" -- be sure to secure those pieces. - Dave