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What I experienced when rack failed.
Posted by CalAero (more from CalAero) on Wed, 23 Oct 2002 18:49:05
In Reply to: rack or pump ?..., beejay, Wed, 23 Oct 2002 17:48:49
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I have an 87 T which I replaced the rack on. The pump was good. I'd notice that no power assist was happening when turning the wheel to the right after morning start up. I could "work it out" by turning the wheel left first, then right. This lasted for several months but got worse as time went on. Then the crankshaft pulley started complaining and I knew what I had to do.
I didn't get any groaning as you describe. You may have some other component whose bearings are getting worn, too. Turning the wheel at idle puts a good load on the drive belt which may in turn stress a marginal alternator or water pump. Have a friend sit in the car and turn the wheel while you listen under the hood. Ari suggested once using a garden hose to isolate where a sound is coming from; it works. Just be careful where the hose, your head and your hair get near while all those things are spinning around!
Good Luck.
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