Steering Rack Surprise

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Apr 7, 2006 | 03:52 PM

Mr Johnson

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Steering Rack Surprise

In the process of getting all my fluids replaced the car went up on a lift and lo and behold... Dark red fluid dripping from the steering rack. No leaks in the garage prior. It just up and blew itself out that day. Guess I didn't need the power steering flush after all.

Had the dealer replace it and it seems as good as new! It is a bummer that it went out after only 6 years but at least I'm back to enjoying it all. I suppose I should stop driving it so hard.

Apr 7, 2006 | 03:59 PM

VVT-i

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I'm sorry to hear about that Mr.Johnson. It is a rare case to see the steering rack leak on the GS4.

Apr 7, 2006 | 04:06 PM

AZDesertGS

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Dont feel bad....My dad's 04' M3 that has only 16K on it has gone through 2 power steering pumps.....what a POS.

Apr 7, 2006 | 04:14 PM

Mr Johnson

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Originally Posted by VVT-i

I'm sorry to hear about that Mr.Johnson. It is a rare case to see the steering rack leak on the GS4.

Yeah that's what everyone said. I guess I was lucky that there were 3 racks in the area and I had one next day. If I get six more years out of this one I'll take it and count myself happy.