woodt3 Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 I just noticed my steering rack boot is ripped on the drivers side on my 93 LS, is there a two piece made? If not is there a DIY for replacing it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldskewel Posted May 21, 2009 Share Posted May 21, 2009 I just noticed my steering rack boot is ripped on the drivers side on my 93 LS, is there a two piece made? If not is there a DIY for replacing it? I noticed a pin-hole in one of my steering boots on my '91 once. The pin-hole was on the bottom side, allowing a small amount of PS fluid to drip out, which is why I noticed it. Realizing it would require a split boot (if they exist), I decided to just rotate the boot so the pinhole was on top. I had to loosen the clamps to do this. I cleaned the boot and put some tape on there, but am not counting on it to hold. This stopped the leak, and I don't think it's worth replacing the boot on my car. May be the same for you, depending on how bad the rip is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodt3 Posted May 22, 2009 Author Share Posted May 22, 2009 I just noticed my steering rack boot is ripped on the drivers side on my 93 LS, is there a two piece made? If not is there a DIY for replacing it? I noticed a pin-hole in one of my steering boots on my '91 once. The pin-hole was on the bottom side, allowing a small amount of PS fluid to drip out, which is why I noticed it. Realizing it would require a split boot (if they exist), I decided to just rotate the boot so the pinhole was on top. I had to loosen the clamps to do this. I cleaned the boot and put some tape on there, but am not counting on it to hold. This stopped the leak, and I don't think it's worth replacing the boot on my car. May be the same for you, depending on how bad the rip is. I don't know too much about steering systems, but basically its ripped in such a way that its no longer stretched correct across the rack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfkd Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 I just noticed my steering rack boot is ripped on the drivers side on my 93 LS, is there a two piece made? If not is there a DIY for replacing it? You should just need to remove the ends to install a one piece. Shouldn't be terrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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