Refilling rack & pinion

[dn010]

While I was installing my ground bus to the front of my car, I couldn't help but notice how loose the driver side boot was attached to the steering rack & pinion. I just tugged on the boot and it came right off; the plastic retainer really didn't do much to hold it on. So, now my R&P is bone-dry. I'll replace the plastic clip-retainers type deal with regular hose clamps.

For my question[s], I've read 90w gear oil, and .3 of a pint of it. Does this remain true for the rebuilt R&Ps? I got mine from PJ Grady probably 5+ years ago, I don't want to put too little oil nor too much in it.

Also, I've filled the original R&P up before - all I did was hold the bottom of the boot on and put the nozzle of the gear oil bottle in through the gap at the top between boot and rack- and then I start applying. This made one hell of a mess. Is this the practical way or is it supposed to be done differently? Should I just take the whole thing out and deal with it?

Thanks guys

[sean]

I've always refilled at the pinion gear housing. If you take off the brake master cylinder access panel you get a good look at the oval cover held in by two 10mm bolts. I take one out and loosen the other, pivot the cover out of the away and fill there. Your amounts and gear oil weight should be fine.

[David T]

Too much is better than too little so don't worry about overfilling it a little. Besides, you can't know how much is in there now unless you disassemble it.
David Teitelbaum

[sean]

Too much is better than too little so don't worry about overfilling it a little. Besides, you can't know how much is in there now unless you disassemble it.
David Teitelbaum

+1

[jmettee]

Too much is better than too little so don't worry about overfilling it a little. Besides, you can't know how much is in there now unless you disassemble it.
David Teitelbaum
Not sure I agree. I put new boots on, filled it with oil (without measuring), sealed everything back up & when I turned the wheels full the one way the first time, I heard "POP". I was glad to see I popped/tore a brand new boot open.

[sean]

Not sure I agree. I put new boots on, filled it with oil (without measuring), sealed everything back up & when I turned the wheels full the one way the first time, I heard "POP". I was glad to see I popped/tore a brand new boot open.

How much did you put in? We were talking I the neihgborhood of .3 of a pint not a half gallon or anything :D.

[jmettee]

How much did you put in? We were talking I the neihgborhood of .3 of a pint not a half gallon or anything :D.

I probably filled it all the way :) however much that is. Can't remember, but either way, saying better to have more than enough rather than not enough leaves it open for someone to fill it :wiggle:

It was a monumental day as it was the first & only mistake I have ever, EVER made.

[content22207]

It was a monumental day as it was the first & only mistake I have ever, EVER made.

Second mistake.

First mistake was buying a DeLorean rather than a Ford.

Bill Robertson
#5939

[dn010]

Second mistake.

First mistake was buying a DeLorean rather than a Ford.

Bill Robertson
#5939

What would be the response if I said...-I traded a 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible (302/C4 performance) for my D?

[stevedmc]

What would be the response if I said...-I traded a 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible (302/C4 performance) for my D?

You got ripped off. I'd I wasn't so stupid I'd be driving a 67 mustang instead of a Delorean.

[Soundkillr]

Second mistake.

First mistake was buying a DeLorean rather than a Ford.

Bill Robertson
#5939

And yet you own two. Sell them both, take what you can get, buy ford stock and stfu

[dn010]

You got ripped off. I'd I wasn't so stupid I'd be driving a 67 mustang instead of a Delorean.

I had 2 Mustangs at the time, this was 10 years ago.... Miss the convertible, but I might miss the D even more if I got rid of it... Oh well, back then I said - I can always get another Mustang, but it might be more difficult to get another DeLorean. I still say the same thing.

[Kenny_Z]

The best part about Mustang restoration is the parts are cheap. The worst part about Mustang restoration is the parts are cheap. The PO of my stang put nasty Chinese knock off front fenders and doors (that are rusting out already) on her that don't fit right. If you want the quality American made panels you'll be shelling out twice as much as the knock offs. Even then they don't fit just right without some work. If money was no object, I'd restore 10 Deloreans before I touched another Ford Mustang.

I mean this was just the tip of the iceberg when replacing that quarter panel. I cut out so much more metal just because it was swiss cheese.
http://uploads.m-cgi.com/kennyz/temp/mustang/021708/P6130007.jpg

[DCUK Martin]

When you turn from lock to lock, whatever fluid that is inside the rack - air or oil, or ideally a mix of both - has to go from left to right. To do this it has to pass through the bush on the passenger side which is a restriction. I reckon if it was full of oil, you'd have problems there and it'd pop whichever boot is on the "outside" of the turn.