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#3662 of 4967 Re: fake dual exhaust systems [toomanyfumes] by doug4321 Aug 18, 2007 (9:55 am)
Replying to: toomanyfumes (Aug 16, 2007 2:43 pm) toomanyfumes, You are probably right,though I would pay extra for a true dual exhaust system.Back in the day I had Chevy 409,427 Ram Charger,Tri-Power 60 Chevy,etc.all with true dual exhausts.These cars had no back pressure problems and performed.Thanks for your input. Doug4321
#3663 of 4967 1998 Malibu V6 steering rack removal and replacement procedure by 04cad Aug 18, 2007 (8:26 pm)
Anyone have a short description of removal and replacement procedure for a steering rack on a 1998 Malibu LS V6 auto trans, 150,000 miles. How would your rate the degree of difficulty for a fairly talented do it yourselfer? Any hints or tricks to make it easier? I have the dreaded tight spot when turning right or left, other than that one spot it works fine. Thanks in advance. Replies to this message: 0patience (Aug 19, 2007 9:53 am) Mr_Shiftright (Aug 19, 2007 5:32 pm) 0patience (Aug 19, 2007 11:08 pm) burdawg (Aug 20, 2007 7:07 am) and 3 more...
#3664 of 4967 Re: 1998 Malibu V6 steering rack removal and replacement procedure [04cad] by 0patience Aug 19, 2007 (9:53 am)
Replying to: 04cad (Aug 18, 2007 8:26 pm) http://www.discountsteering.com/addtocart/1998_Chevrolet/Malibu/Power_Steering_R- - ack/80-00240.html With a lift and good shop to work out of, the job takes about 3 hours. Someone doing it in their garage should figure at least the day to do it, figuring in rusted/stuck bolts, things that may not go to well and things like that. If you want my opinion, I don't even do those repairs anymore. REMOVE OR DISCONNECT Siphon power steering fluid from reservoir. Raise vehicle. Left front tire. Lower pinch bolt on intermediate shaft assembly and push shaft up towards steering column. Remove tie rods from knuckles. Steering gear bolts. Transmission mount to Crossmember bolt. Remove rear Crossmember to body bolts to provide clearance to remove power steering pipe/hoses. Loosen front Crossmember bolts. Power steering pipes from steering gear. Steering gear through left wheel opening. INSTALL OR CONNECT Steering gear through left wheel opening. Power steering pipes to steering gear. Tighten front Crossmember bolts. Install rear Crossmember to body bolts. Transmission mount to Crossmember bolt. Steering gear bolts. Install tie rods to knuckles. Lower pinch bolt on intermediate shaft assembly. Left front tire. Lower vehicle. Fill reservoir with power steering fluid and bleed air from system. Inspect for leaks. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Aug 19, 2007 5:32 pm) 0patience (Aug 19, 2007 11:08 pm) burdawg (Aug 20, 2007 7:07 am) Mr_Shiftright (Aug 20, 2007 7:16 am) 0patience (Aug 20, 2007 10:06 am) and 1 more...
#3665 of 4967 Re: 1998 Malibu V6 steering rack removal and replacement procedure [0patien by Mr_Shiftright HOST Aug 19, 2007 (5:32 pm)
Replying to: 0patience (Aug 19, 2007 9:53 am) Thanks for the helpful post. I would agree, based on what you posted...an unpleasant job but mostly nut and bolt work rather than rocket science. I think a persistent DIY-er could do it but you'll need perhaps a little more than basic tools in a fishing tackle box. At least one of those turkey forks, a breaker bar, good jack stands and the usual buckets and funnels. Replies to this message: 0patience (Aug 19, 2007 11:08 pm) burdawg (Aug 20, 2007 7:07 am) Mr_Shiftright (Aug 20, 2007 7:16 am) 0patience (Aug 20, 2007 10:06 am) 04cad (Aug 22, 2007 6:05 pm)
#3666 of 4967 Re: 1998 Malibu V6 steering rack removal and replacement procedure [0patien [Mr_Shiftright] by 0patience Aug 19, 2007 (11:08 pm)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Aug 19, 2007 5:32 pm) I would agree. It is a job a DIYer can do. It may take them a full day to do the job and it is a miserable job, but they should be able to do it. Provided they have proper jack stands, jack and some front end tools. Most the tools for the front end work can be rented at most quality parts stores.
#3667 of 4967 Re: 1998 Malibu V6 steering rack removal and replacement procedure [0patien [Mr_Shiftright] by burdawg Aug 20, 2007 (7:07 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (Aug 19, 2007 5:32 pm) Don't use a "turkey fork" as you call it to remove the tie rod ends from the steering knuckles, it will most likely tear up the boots on the joint. Use a tie rod removel tool, or sometimes a pitman arm puller will work. You will probably also need fitting wrenches for the hose connectors on the rack. If you get lucky open end wrenches may work, but you need to take care not to round off the fittings. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Aug 20, 2007 7:16 am) 0patience (Aug 20, 2007 10:06 am) 04cad (Aug 22, 2007 6:05 pm)
#3668 of 4967 Re: 1998 Malibu V6 steering rack removal and replacement procedure [burdawg by Mr_Shiftright HOST Aug 20, 2007 (7:16 am)
Replying to: burdawg (Aug 20, 2007 7:07 am) Good suggestion. You are right, the forks can rip the boots unless in the surgically skilled hands of people like us (yeah, RIGHT!). The screw type tools work better. And the fitting wrenches (they have a 3/4 opening, like a box wrench with a gap) is another good idea.
#3669 of 4967 Re: 1998 Malibu V6 steering rack removal and replacement procedure [burdawg] by 0patience Aug 20, 2007 (10:06 am)
Replying to: burdawg (Aug 20, 2007 7:07 am) Odd, I never tore a boot. But I will agree that a puller is the best tool. This is the tool I use. Replies to this message: 04cad (Aug 22, 2007 6:05 pm)
#3670 of 4967 replacing a worn steering rack boot- 89 corolla by lordgalen Aug 20, 2007 (4:09 pm)
As far as i know, this should be an easy fix, i just have never done it before- so anyone who can give me a procedure list/ point me at an online manual... i can get myself as far as jacking the car up, removing the wheel, then i don't rightly know what i'm looking for... feel free to refer me to another more relevant thread too, if this ain't the place to be...
#3671 of 4967 '98 VW GTI OBD CODE 1528 by 96850glt Aug 22, 2007 (5:50 pm)
I couldn't find any info in the VW GTI forum. My son's GTI's engine got a little too wet when I washed it, and now it won't start. I have dried all the ignition/plug/coil wires, I have taken the distributor cap off to make sure it was dry, I have dried all of the electrical connectors I could get to, , the spark plugs, the fuel injectors, and it will not start. I dried them all with a hair dryer. I am getting a spark, I can smell some fuel, but it will not even start and run roughly, as has happened in the past. I get a OBD II code of 1528. It's not in my Actron book. They say it's a dealer code. Any ideas. We were supposed to leave for FL tomorrow morning. I hope someone has some answers. Thanks in advance for any help you can give me. Replies to this message: 96850glt (Aug 22, 2007 9:20 pm) 0patience (Aug 22, 2007 10:31 pm)