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So my steering rack just randomly decided to start leaking out of the input seal. My question is, is that seal replaceable in car? It seems like it would be. I have a UMI K-member, so easy access to pull the rack if I have to.
For anyone running across this, there's a write up in a linked thread on the thread I'm going to post that gives details on how to remove and replace the seal. I'm going to attempt it in car. I have a turbo so no exhaust in the way to speak of, and I have a UMI K-member. Basically, you remove your steering shaft, then remove an internal snap ring, then drill two holes into the seal to thread screws into it and pop it out with a screwdriver by prying on those screws. I'll post up my results when I get it done. https://ls1tech.com/forums/general-m...seal-kits.html
Well, I'm happy to report it can be done in the car - mostly. I had to unbolt it and let it hang in order to drill holes in the old seal to pop it out. I tried to do it in place, and even with a right angle drill, I just couldn't get the angle to drill into it. But it wasn't too bad of a job.
Yeah, for sure. Considering everything in the engine bay is brand new, I couldn't stand having a leak making everything look like crap by getting fluid everywhere.
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Steering rack input seal replacement 
