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Subject:Re: Power steer. rack rebuild?
From:Karl Mullendore
Date:Wed, 2 Aug 2000 20:13:58 -0400

Rebuild kits are available (or were last time I ordered one for my shop) and
cost is usually around $80. An easy one to rebuild, just take your time and
remember exactly how it all goes together.

Karl
Westy Ventures

----- Original Message -----

> Have an 86 Westy with a leak from the drivers side boot on the pwer steer
> rack. Bad.  Runs dry in a day after full top off and now has
> less-than-manual steering.  Can I rebuild it myself, or replace seals on
> that side only?  Should I opt for the $300 rebuilt from our friendly
> vendors?  (shipping to Hawaii is a killer..)  Archives didn't have much on
> self rebuilding- I'd prefer that route if a kit is available.   Aloha-

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