Impreza steering rack mod

[Dungman]

jesfirth said:

The stops just slide on and sit depending on thickness in the recess at the end of the rack body. Thicker ones will obviously protrude a bit.

Thanks. There is no recess on the Subaru rack so the stop will just butt up against the main body of the rack. Not that I can find anything suitable anyway!

[carsy]

Yes the plastic nylon washers i used just slid onto the rack itself and then like you say but against the rack outer body.

Definately got mine off the bay, perfect fit, i will see if i can find the advert.


ETA I think it was the M20 ones of these. You may have to open the hole very slightly or just warm them up before fitting.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORM-A-METRIC-NYLON-PLAS...

Edited by carsy on Saturday 9th April 19:11

[Dungman]

carsy said:

Yes the plastic nylon washers i used just slid onto the rack itself and then like you say but against the rack outer body.

Definately got mine off the bay, perfect fit, i will see if i can find the advert.


ETA I think it was the M20 ones of these. You may have to open the hole very slightly or just warm them up before fitting.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORM-A-METRIC-NYLON-PLAS...

Edited by carsy on Saturday 9th April 19:11

Thanks very much now ordered

[Dungman]

Everything now bolted in place ready to measure for power steering hoses.

My plan is to use flexible custom hoses from Pirtek for everything as most appear to have done. Are there any rules, other than common sense, about how these are routed to avoid restricting flow? I ask as I recall hearing something about mismatched angles or something similar?

I have a similar setup to phazed, with an electric astra pump mounted centrally on the front chassis crossmember where the coolant expansion tank once lived.

Any advice appreciated.

[carsy]

I used a 90 degree union on the rack end of the hose and on the pump end. Having both 90 degree unions means they both have to be the perfect angle within the hose as once crimped you cant really alter them.

You would be better with 90 off the rack and then just a straight union on the other end of the hose. This way you wont get caught up with the 90 being at the wrong angle. On the pump just fit a 90 degree union for the straight union to attach to.

Hope that makes sense.

[phazed]

Just to add, that the return is low pressure and you don't have to spend on expensive pressure hose from Pirtek.

[Dungman]

carsy said:

I used a 90 degree union on the rack end of the hose and on the pump end. Having both 90 degree unions means they both have to be the perfect angle within the hose as once crimped you cant really alter them.

You would be better with 90 off the rack and then just a straight union on the other end of the hose. This way you wont get caught up with the 90 being at the wrong angle. On the pump just fit a 90 degree union for the straight union to attach to.

Hope that makes sense.

Yes that explains the mismatched angles thanks

[Andy Lynch]

I have been thru the thread but cannot find the range of years of car that will have the correct rack?

I have seen 1998 in the thread but how many years either side used the same rack?

Does the Turbo Impreza use the same rack?

It also mentions Classic Impreza, is this a certain model?

Thanks

Andy

[phazed]

From about 98 onwards.

This.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SUBARU-IMPREZA-CLASSIC-S...W4AAOSwoudW4Ld0

Also sent you mail!

[BoostedChim]

Andy Lynch said:

I have been thru the thread but cannot find the range of years of car that will have the correct rack?

I have seen 1998 in the thread but how many years either side used the same rack?

Does the Turbo Impreza use the same rack?

It also mentions Classic Impreza, is this a certain model?

Thanks

Andy

Classic Impreaza are the first generation 1992 to 2000. I'd look for a WRX or STI rack.

[carsy]

Just make sure it has the removeable pinion. Easily identified by the couple of allen head bolts that hold it to the rack itself.

[Andy Lynch]

Rack purchased, waiting for delivery, next is to get the Ford KA UJ, can anyone tell me what year of KA the UJ is from?

Thanks

Andy

[phazed]

I think they are all the same, Just make sure you go for a genuine part as the pattern parts are not so good.

[Andy Lynch]

Will do, thanks.

Andy

[Andy Lynch]

Got my rack in the vice, pipes and pinion bolts removed, the pinion housing will rotate, but the pinion and housing are not coming off the rack.

Is there a knack to remove the pinion and housing?

Thanks

Andy

[carsy]

No it should just pull out although may need a bit of persuation. Its also a bit of a fiddle to get it back in. Be careful when it does come out, there should be a couple of shims, dont loose them.

[Andy Lynch]

Thanks, persuaded it and it is off.

Andy

[SILICONEKID345HP]

Who does a drive in drive out ?

[OleVix]

Has anyone made a complete list of things needed for the mod, a howto?

I would be very interested in that

[phazed]

I think all the information is on here Ole.