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| Geezer914 |
 May 12 2018, 05:14 PM
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Geezer914  Group: Members Posts: 1,474 Joined: 18-March 09 From: Salem, NJ Member No.: 10,179 Region Association: North East States 
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This is a spare steering rack from a 73 914. I removed the old tie rods and boots. Is this salvageable or boat anchor material?
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| 914Sixer |
May 12 2018, 07:22 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,920 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Looks like salt corrosion. Pits in the shaft will let the fluid past the seal. My personal choice is boat anchor.
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Geezer914 Steering Rack Rust May 12 2018, 05:14 PM
branston If you live on the East coast like me, then I cons... May 12 2018, 08:27 PM aggiezig The pitting will always show, but I don't thin... May 12 2018, 09:09 PM
Mikey914 No fluid in the unit, so not to worry about that. ... May 13 2018, 10:32 AM |
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