lubrificant for steering

[roulli]

Hi,
Does anybody know, what lubrificant I should put into my refurbished rack& pinion steering?
A specialist for classical car restoration sold me "Penrite Steering Lube". The instructions on the bottle say however " Not for rack& pinion AND Power steering"
I called Penrite UK, and they do indeed recommend a good "engine oil" instead, as their Steering Lube is too viscose and is not able to "channel". It was designed for older steering boxes, that are less tight...

I guess that people who replaced the gaiters were confronted with the same question

THX for any advice

Cheers Patrick

[roulli]

My "refurbisher's" skills are unfortunately limited to well machining any parts. I asked him to polish the rack, where worn, and to put in a bronze guide into the alloy housing. He did a very good job.
patrick

[roulli]

ZF have a list of released lubrificants for non power assisted steerings. I talked to Mr. Martin Vogel (0049 7541 77 -7181), who recommend for non assisted rack&pinion any oil of class 08A that fulfills:
API GL-4 and
MIL-L-2105 and
SAE 80W / 80W-85 / 80W-90

for more info, in english as well, have a look on:
www.zf.com/defaultz.asp?lang=1

With regard to qty, I expect that the housing should at least be half full with oil.

cheers patrick