Nick_Rapitis

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My steering rack is leaking and I'm not sure where exactly but I read that I would most likely need to replace the whole thing and not just a gasket or O-ring. I dont have the time or willingness to do it myself right now...

Does anyone have an idea of how much this sort of thing might cost? The part is about $300 but I'm curious about what a mechanic might charge for labor...

Any help would be great! Thanks!

VinR1

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Do it yourself - shouldnt take more than two hours in your driveway on jackstands

Two hard lines, a nut at the end of each tie rod, and two bolts/nuts is all that holds it on. Oh, and the steering shaft.

Nick_Rapitis

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Yeah but that's a problem right now. My driveway is dirt and gravel at the moment since I'm getting a new one poured soon. If it would only take me a couple hours, it couldnt cost too much for my mechanic to do it...

LS6427

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Its that bullshit labor book that they go by though.........almost every mechanic on earth can beat all those times. But they charge you anyway.

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sjsingle1

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are you gunna raise the engine or cut the bolt............to get the drivers side bolt out?

02sleeperz28

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FWIW, I will be selling my power steering assembly very soon. Everything still works perfectly and it is being replaced for performance reasons only. Parts from a 02 Trans am auto.

FiredUpZ28

I'd say its like 2 hours of labor plus setting toe. Its a very easy procedure but you gotta bleed it right and check the alignment. Should just be a toe set. At our shop we use Alldata as a guide and its not all that generous. Sometimes we add time if its an older car because things like electrical and suspension can be a major PITA, especially considering the way people take car of and maintain their cars.

3Camaros

I got a rebuilt rack from Rack Doctor, just checked their site price $120 http://shop.rackdoctor.net/2000-2002...995-3570-C.htm
You will probably want to do tie rod ends at the same time, then you need to decide Chinese or Moog.
Two hours is not realistic, I probably spent that much time cussing at the drivers side bolt before I decided to lift the engine.