I noticed fluid leaking from two of my rebuilt Jorgen Auto Cam Gear racks in my 90 745 and 95 940, so I called Jorgen's for advice. Roger, who owns the company, was very helpful and suggested that before panicking and swapping out the racks, check first for leaks around the rack connections. Bingo, sure enough I found one return hose leaking where the rubber met the metal crimp fitting, due to rust. Changed the hose and problem solved. So before you conclude your rack is shot, check first for leaks in the pipes or hoses. Look hard at the area around the copper washers and consider removing, cleaning and reinstalling the banjo bolt if that is the leak area.
On my other rack, it was leaking at the seals in both ends. This rack has eight years and 160,000 miles so I did well. Jorgens is shipping a replacement on warranty. Great people to deal with.
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