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Old 03-16-08, 12:11 PM
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I need a new rack and pinion for my FD3S, the rack was stripped during transport while truck jackkniffed.

What's involved in replaceing rack?
How much disassembly is required?
(1) dealer new rack is $1800 installed
(2) ebay refurbished rack $179, I install
Which is the best option?

Thanks!
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Another option, Maval will rebuild yours for $259. Of course it is higher than the EBAY option, but I am not familiar with the refurbisher.
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Thanks books! I'll check Maval out.
Do you know what's involved in removing the old rack?
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Originally Posted by 93RX7-europa
I need a new rack and pinion for my FD3S, the rack was stripped during transport while truck jackkniffed.

What's involved in replaceing rack?
How much disassembly is required?
(1) dealer new rack is $1800 installed
(2) ebay refurbished rack $179, I install
Which is the best option?

Thanks!
Does anyone have any info!
Thanks
Old 03-16-08, 02:22 PM
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Check the Factory Service Manual. You can download from the threads stickied in the 3rd gen forum. I personally don't know how much work is involved but it doesn't look too terrible. It will depend on your comfort with working on the car. Another option is having a regular mechanic do it or a suspension shop.
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Rack and pinion steering

Originally Posted by gracer7-rx7
Check the Factory Service Manual. You can download from the threads stickied in the 3rd gen forum. I personally don't know how much work is involved but it doesn't look too terrible. It will depend on your comfort with working on the car. Another option is having a regular mechanic do it or a suspension shop.
Thanks for the info. I'm new to this forum, where can I find the 3rd gen forum?
Thanks
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3rd gen main forum is here:
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/

The FAQ thread contains a host of important info and archived links and is one of the first sticked threads in the above referenced forum:
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/faq-3rd-gen-other-useful-links-68640/

This is the stickied thread in the previously mentioned forum with links to PDF copies of the Factory Service Manual (aka FSM):
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-gen-archives-73/tech-manual-directory-614824/
Old 03-27-08, 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by gracer7-rx7
3rd gen main forum is here:
https://www.rx7club.com/forumdisplay.php?f=16

The FAQ thread contains a host of important info and archived links and is one of the first sticked threads in the above referenced forum:
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=68640

This is the stickied thread in the previously mentioned forum with links to PDF copies of the Factory Service Manual (aka FSM):
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=614824
Thanks for all the info.!
I really appreciate it!
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