Hey all! Got a zinno 89 ix 5 speed and need some opinions. Like a lot of us, my rack leaks fluid so I have left it as is being I have no problem driving without power steering. However, driving to work one morning (330 am) I didn’t see a large rock in the road till it was too late and hit it hard. Ended up with 2 flats and later on realized I broke the driver side tie rod. Was gonna just replace both tie rods but am considering doing the rack. Here’s my question, should I even bother? If I do, should I find a rebuilt rack? Maybe just replace the seals on the rack I have? My skills as a mechanic are minimal at best so anything too complicated will not be easy or even done by me. Where can I even find a rebuilt rack if I did go that route? I did a little research and know already that it may be beyond my abilities to replace anyway so I will be getting help working on it anyway. Anything I need to know that might not be known when replacing? Is there a video out there on how to replace it? Any help or opinions would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!
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You can get a rebuilt rack from rack doctor. They're not cheap. It's about $500 including the $200 core fee. Once you return your old rack to them, then they refund $200. Replacing tie rods, it's easy.
Sent from my Pixel XL using TapatalkLast edited by fresh_TD; 08-07-2018, 03:43 AM.'91 318i (Alpine) - daily
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Originally posted by fresh_TD View PostYou can get a rebuilt rack from rack doctor. They're not cheap. It's about $500 including the $200 core fee. Once you return your old rack to them, then they refund $200. Replacing tie rods, it's easy.
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Does the rebuilt rack come with tie rod ends?
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^ yup dreading having to do mine. My steering has always been sloppy and this is the only thing I haven't replaced down there.www.instagram.com/snwmble
#snwmble
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Originally posted by The Dark Side of Will View PostAlso, replacing the rack is a *VERY* involved job
Just bend the tabs back for the rack and it drops right out without touching the subframe or lifting the engine.
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Originally posted by The Dark Side of Will View PostI don't think you've ever been under an iX.
Man, you know so much about me <3
Didn’t see the sub forum, bro
But I’ve actually owned an ix for a number of years ;p
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Originally posted by MrBurgundy View PostMan, you know so much about me <3
Didn’t see the sub forum, bro and I can’t read well
But I’ve actually owned an ix for a number of years ;p
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Originally posted by MrBurgundy View PostMan, you know so much about me <3
Didn’t see the sub forum, bro
But I’ve actually owned an ix for a number of years ;p
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Next time you're going down on her, check out how the rack has to come out. It's nothing like a RWD car.
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