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nanner47 · 10-13-2007, 12:43 PM

So the steering in my 90 240 has been acting up recently. When i turn the wheel at full lock the power steering belt stops moving which causes the steering wheel to pulsate. So i got under the car and noticed that when i lock the drivers side wheel, fluid stars leaking out of the tie rod dust boot, and weird gurgling sound happens.Does this mean the rack is fked up?, or does it mean i need new tie rods?. The bushings are a little worn on the drivers side inner tie rod but the rod itself is not bent or anything....

frsh2fourty · 10-13-2007, 12:57 PM

I am not positive, if its a leak or not, but I read on a few forums that on 240s, using power steering fluid causes the seals to deteriorate, and that you have to use, don't quote me on this but, automatic transmission fluid. I could be wrong on the alternate fluid to use, but I know that using the power steering fluid has been known to eat away at the seals. I am not sure what all needs replacing, but i'm sure a search can find out more details.

nanner47 · 10-13-2007, 04:02 PM

its weird, it only leaks when i jack up the car, i jacked it up from the subframe, and it would leak out with the tires in the air, but when i lower the car and do the same thing, it doesnt leak at all... but the powersteering belt still gets stuck at full lock, maybe the p/s pump is worn?

*Sil-Abc* · 10-13-2007, 05:23 PM

ur steering rack is getting to the point of being useless and broken. it shouldnt leak at all period. ull need to fix the seals or get a refurbished rack and sometimes whenever the rack starts to go out/leak, ur ps pump goes out along with the rack. so the sooner u fix that rack, the sooner u can preserve that ps pump.

ALSO frsh2fourty is right, u need to use AT fluid and NOT POWER STEERING fluid.

burnsauto · 10-13-2007, 05:29 PM

yeah i'd get a new rack. if you have aftermarket inner tie rod ends, and you plan on keeping them, i'd pull them. most new racks come with new inner tie rod ends and require a core of the old rack and pinion.

you're right about the fluid though. ive worked on 100% unmolested s13s where they use automatic transmission fluid. auto trans fluid helps with seals and such becaus when it heats up, it expands, so if you have a small leak and arent running tranny fluid already, you can throw some in at a first step towards fixing the leak.

AznDrftr. · 10-13-2007, 05:34 PM

Auto tranny fluid? Wow, never knew thanks a lot for that info.

My buddies is leakin to but its leakin from that joint pivot point where you move the steering wheel left to right, it oozes out of that, but im assuming i can just replace that and be good?

I think its like a seal in there.

ae13bravo · 10-13-2007, 05:44 PM

Yeah bro, just get a new rack like burnsauto said. My rack was doing the same thing. So i replaced it. Its really easy to do. The atf stuff is true. My refurbished one came with atf in it. thats how I found out about the ATF for the power steering. I payed 100 for mine.

SoCal-s130 · 10-13-2007, 05:47 PM

Where did you get your's for $100? Mine needs replaced as well and the lowest price I have found is 200. But I think these are brand new.

WERDdabuilder · 10-13-2007, 05:48 PM

PS fluid will fuck yo shit up!

dexron 3.

and yea, where did you get it for 100? i need to replace my rack asap.

ae13bravo · 10-13-2007, 07:05 PM

The one I got was a refurbished one. But yeah I got for around 100 bucks plus core. PM me if you guys want more info.

nanner47 · 10-13-2007, 07:07 PM

are DE racks compatible with SOHC car's? ive got a 90 and id like to swap he rack from my friends 91 240 parts car

nanner47 · 10-14-2007, 05:35 PM

anyone?............

burnsauto · 10-14-2007, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by nanner47

are DE racks compatible with SOHC car's? ive got a 90 and id like to swap he rack from my friends 91 240 parts car

yeah, it'll work, same part numbers..

ae13bravo · 10-15-2007, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal-s130

Where did you get your's for $100? Mine needs replaced as well and the lowest price I have found is 200. But I think these are brand new.

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Originally Posted by WERDdabuilder

PS fluid will fuck yo shit up!

dexron 3.

and yea, where did you get it for 100? i need to replace my rack asap.

Alright..... This for all of those of you guys that wanted to know where I got my Rack and Pinion. Its one of my friends shop, K&E 2 ...Its in El Monte, CA.....Number is 626 575-1966. Tell them Alex reffered you to them and that you are from zilvia.net and he will hook you guys up with a refurb rack for 120 plus core. . PM me if you have any questions. These are racks for the S14. Not sure about the S13's. oh yeah you guys have to pick it up. they dont ship or deliver. But if you need it really bad send me a pm and I'm sure we can work something out.

Munch · 10-15-2007, 01:51 PM

man thats a damned good price...from kragen its nearly 300 bucks and even with the associate discount, still like 230. Wish that place wasnt all the way down there or else ide get one too.

WERDdabuilder · 10-15-2007, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ae13bravo

These are racks for the S14. Not sure about the S13's.

believe they use the same rack. correct me if im wrong.

thanks for the info.

ae13bravo · 10-16-2007, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by WERDdabuilder

believe they use the same rack. correct me if im wrong.

thanks for the info.

No. They are different part numbers.

Nikeboy355 · 10-16-2007, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by ae13bravo

Its one of my friends shop, K&E 2 ...Its in El Monte, CA.....Number is 626 575-1966.

I've purchased from K&E and they always have good parts and great prices...
Much better than Autozone!...

ae13bravo · 10-16-2007, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Nikeboy355

I've purchased from K&E and they always have good parts and great prices...
Much better than Autozone!...

WAY BETTER Prices!!! Thats been my auto parts store for the last three years.

Slowrolla97 · 10-16-2007, 04:31 PM

A lil off topic but if you guys are going out and buying racks see if they have any hicas racks. I have one in my car and I love it. Steering is quicker and feels better. Also get aftermarket bushings for the rack. That is one over looked part that makes a world of difference

nicku · 10-29-2007, 11:17 PM

the hicas rack will work on the front?? I thought the hicas rack is on the rear, isnt it? and by the way, I found something on ebay. and it is called "rack and pinion" is it the one i am looking for?

burnsauto · 11-05-2007, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by nicku

the hicas rack will work on the front?? I thought the hicas rack is on the rear, isnt it? and by the way, I found something on ebay. and it is called "rack and pinion" is it the one i am looking for?

the front rack and pinions between the fws and the aws (hicas) systems are different.

and yes....a rack and pinion is what you're looking for.

10-13-2007, 12:43 PM	#1
nanner47 Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: albany Posts: 53 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	powersteering leak = ( So the steering in my 90 240 has been acting up recently. When i turn the wheel at full lock the power steering belt stops moving which causes the steering wheel to pulsate. So i got under the car and noticed that when i lock the drivers side wheel, fluid stars leaking out of the tie rod dust boot, and weird gurgling sound happens.Does this mean the rack is fked up?, or does it mean i need new tie rods?. The bushings are a little worn on the drivers side inner tie rod but the rod itself is not bent or anything....

10-13-2007, 05:23 PM	#4
Sil-Abc Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Downtown LA Age: 39 Posts: 2,549 Trader Rating: (13) Rides Gallery: Sil-Abc Feedback Score: 13 reviews	ur steering rack is getting to the point of being useless and broken. it shouldnt leak at all period. ull need to fix the seals or get a refurbished rack and sometimes whenever the rack starts to go out/leak, ur ps pump goes out along with the rack. so the sooner u fix that rack, the sooner u can preserve that ps pump. ALSO frsh2fourty is right, u need to use AT fluid and NOT POWER STEERING fluid. __________________ IM JON WAYNE ESQ.... bitch

10-13-2007, 05:29 PM	#5
burnsauto Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 717, PA Age: 39 Posts: 3,324 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: burnsauto Feedback Score: 6 reviews	yeah i'd get a new rack. if you have aftermarket inner tie rod ends, and you plan on keeping them, i'd pull them. most new racks come with new inner tie rod ends and require a core of the old rack and pinion. you're right about the fluid though. ive worked on 100% unmolested s13s where they use automatic transmission fluid. auto trans fluid helps with seals and such becaus when it heats up, it expands, so if you have a small leak and arent running tranny fluid already, you can throw some in at a first step towards fixing the leak. __________________

10-13-2007, 05:47 PM	#8
SoCal-s130 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Chino Posts: 1,743 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Where did you get your's for $100? Mine needs replaced as well and the lowest price I have found is 200. But I think these are brand new. __________________

10-13-2007, 12:57 PM	#2
frsh2fourty Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Age: 35 Posts: 49 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I am not positive, if its a leak or not, but I read on a few forums that on 240s, using power steering fluid causes the seals to deteriorate, and that you have to use, don't quote me on this but, automatic transmission fluid. I could be wrong on the alternate fluid to use, but I know that using the power steering fluid has been known to eat away at the seals. I am not sure what all needs replacing, but i'm sure a search can find out more details.

10-13-2007, 04:02 PM	#3
nanner47 Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: albany Posts: 53 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	its weird, it only leaks when i jack up the car, i jacked it up from the subframe, and it would leak out with the tires in the air, but when i lower the car and do the same thing, it doesnt leak at all... but the powersteering belt still gets stuck at full lock, maybe the p/s pump is worn?

10-13-2007, 05:34 PM	#6
AznDrftr. BANNED Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 254 \| Texas. Age: 38 Posts: 2,293 Trader Rating: (3) Rides Gallery: AznDrftr. Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Auto tranny fluid? Wow, never knew thanks a lot for that info. My buddies is leakin to but its leakin from that joint pivot point where you move the steering wheel left to right, it oozes out of that, but im assuming i can just replace that and be good? I think its like a seal in there.

10-13-2007, 05:44 PM	#7
ae13bravo Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern California Age: 40 Posts: 715 Trader Rating: (14) Rides Gallery: ae13bravo Feedback Score: 14 reviews	Yeah bro, just get a new rack like burnsauto said. My rack was doing the same thing. So i replaced it. Its really easy to do. The atf stuff is true. My refurbished one came with atf in it. thats how I found out about the ATF for the power steering. I payed 100 for mine.

10-13-2007, 07:05 PM	#10
ae13bravo Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern California Age: 40 Posts: 715 Trader Rating: (14) Rides Gallery: ae13bravo Feedback Score: 14 reviews	The one I got was a refurbished one. But yeah I got for around 100 bucks plus core. PM me if you guys want more info.

10-13-2007, 07:07 PM	#11
nanner47 Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: albany Posts: 53 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	are DE racks compatible with SOHC car's? ive got a 90 and id like to swap he rack from my friends 91 240 parts car

10-14-2007, 05:35 PM	#12
nanner47 Leaky Injector Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: albany Posts: 53 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	anyone?............

10-15-2007, 01:51 PM	#15
Munch Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Fresno, CA Age: 38 Posts: 165 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	man thats a damned good price...from kragen its nearly 300 bucks and even with the associate discount, still like 230. Wish that place wasnt all the way down there or else ide get one too.

10-16-2007, 04:31 PM	#20
Slowrolla97 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Marietta GA Age: 36 Posts: 19 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	A lil off topic but if you guys are going out and buying racks see if they have any hicas racks. I have one in my car and I love it. Steering is quicker and feels better. Also get aftermarket bushings for the rack. That is one over looked part that makes a world of difference

10-29-2007, 11:17 PM	#21
nicku Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: St. Cloud, MN Age: 40 Posts: 545 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the hicas rack will work on the front?? I thought the hicas rack is on the rear, isnt it? and by the way, I found something on ebay. and it is called "rack and pinion" is it the one i am looking for?