Steering rack issues
08-21-18, 05:56 AM
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Steering rack issues
Has anyone else experienced leaking power steering fluid from their rack and pinion? I have a squeaky noise coming from the rack when I turn the wheels.
08-21-18, 08:34 AM
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08-21-18, 08:57 AM
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I have a SLOOOOW leak in mine as well on the pass side. I put half a bottle of Lucas stop leak into the PS system and it actually worked. Knowing this is only a temporary fix I have shopped around a little, the BBB Industries rack at Rockauto comes with a 3/36 warranty for under $250 after core exchange.
Aufenscuht please share your thoughts on why you feel the Maval is the way to go...
Aufenscuht please share your thoughts on why you feel the Maval is the way to go...
08-21-18, 09:25 AM
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I have a SLOOOOW leak in mine as well on the pass side. I put half a bottle of Lucas stop leak into the PS system and it actually worked. Knowing this is only a temporary fix I have shopped around a little, the BBB Industries rack at Rockauto comes with a 3/36 warranty for under $250 after core exchange.
Aufenscuht please share your thoughts on why you feel the Maval is the way to go...
Aufenscuht please share your thoughts on why you feel the Maval is the way to go...
My mechanic also said I need to replace my resovoir because its black and dirty and you can't see the liquid
08-21-18, 09:40 AM
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As long as the reservoir isn't leaking there's no need to replace it. It's about $200 from Lexus. They all darken with age, some here have had luck removing it to clean inside, but the cap still has a dipstick. Personally I would replace the reservoir mount before even considering the reservoir. The rubber bushings on the mount harden with age thus no longer absorbing slight movements (motor mounts) from the engine. This creates stress on the hose (it becomes hard and brittle as well) from the reservoir to the pump. You will probably notice the hose ends attached to the reservoir are a little wet as all the parts mentioned are no longer flexing as they once were...
08-21-18, 09:42 AM
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As long as the reservoir isn't leaking there's no need to replace it. It's about $200 from Lexus. They all darken with age, some here have had luck removing it to clean inside, but the cap still has a dipstick. Personally I would replace the reservoir mount before even considering the reservoir. The rubber bushings on the mount harden with age thus no longer absorbing slight movements (motor mounts) from the engine. This creates stress on the hose (it becomes hard and brittle as well) from the reservoir to the pump. You will probably notice the hose ends attached to the reservoir are a little wet as all the parts mentioned are no longer flexing as they once were...
Makes sense. The hoses as far as I know have never been replaced. Should I have that done?
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08-21-18, 09:56 AM
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If they show any signs of leaking then yes now is a good time if you are having other PS components serviced.
If they are still clean and dry, but brittle I'm sure, it really depends on your level of OCD...
If they are still clean and dry, but brittle I'm sure, it really depends on your level of OCD...
08-21-18, 09:57 AM
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Thank you for the information! Im just gonna have them replaced, I don't want to risk anything.
08-21-18, 10:13 AM
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YODAONE created a post on the 400 side discussing this. The parts are different but the design is basically the same...
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...-bushings.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...-bushings.html
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