Steering rack install help and suggestion.

[rascole]

I am installing a new steering rack and I removed the old one from the plate that has a single bolt with both ports, should I replace the O rings or are they OK to reuse? I will be replacing the pump too and has anyone flushed the system and how?

 

[woodwardsh3]

If you can buy new ones I would change them. In a pinch I would try them.

 

[Bigunit]

I reused the ones on one of mine but had to replace them on the one on the other H3T. I will call Dwaine and see if he has some in stock and if he does, I'll mail you a set.

 

[Bigunit]

.. I'm assuming you're referring to the O rings on the Scorpworks bracket??

 

[rascole]

.. I'm assuming you're referring to the O rings on the Scorpworks bracket??

No, I have new O rings for the Scorpworks bracket. I am talking about the 2 little O rings on the power steering tube's that plug into the top of the rack.

 

[4speedfunk]

You're talking about the Hydraulic fitting where it bolts to the rack body? If so...NAPA has a good selection of o-rings. Just pull your old ones off and get new ones that are close (or slightly fatter) than the originals.

 

[08H3]

I reused them and never had any leaks. Still I would probably replace them next time.