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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by climb, Jan 2, 2009.

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  1. climb

    climb F1 Rookie

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    #1 climb, Jan 2, 2009
    Wiping the inside of my wheels and noticed oil dripping out of the front left boot coming from the steering rack. Can i just put a new boot on without replacing the joint since the steering is still smooth?

    How much are these boots and where can i get them?

    Thanks..
     
  2. sparta49

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    #2 sparta49, Jan 2, 2009
    Check with Ricambi or GT Car PArts. If not there is a place that I sent the rack in my ex-308 that rebuilt it for around $130
     
  3. Birdman

    Birdman F1 Veteran

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    #3 Birdman, Jan 3, 2009
    No biggie. Pull the half shaft, remove the offending boot, clean and re-lube the joint with the right grease, put a new boot on there and re-install. Take a couple hours. There are some good how-to threads, but this one is the best:

    http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=78188

    Birdman
     
  4. Modeler

    Modeler F1 Veteran

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    #4 Modeler, Jan 3, 2009
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    Umm, Possibly got the wrong end of the stick there, Birdman?
    Or in this case wrong end of the car.

    climb,
    I think Superperformance have boots, rack o/haul kits etc.

    LOL You'll forgive Birdman's mental blank. Doing his own rack currently. Sub-conscious defense mechanism. ;)
     
  5. climb

    climb F1 Rookie

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    #5 climb, Jan 3, 2009
    LOL!

    Thanks for the thread Birdman. Have to keep that one in mind if the rear end needs new cv boots.


    I'll try Superformance.
     

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