[Shotimes] 92 MTX Steering Rack: Doable with jackstands in a carport?

[Bruce Malachuk]

I'll second the remove the front driver seat that Ian said. I find it's sooo
much easier to get in there and work. It is doable with jackstands, though I
have been putting off changin my rack till I drop the subframe in november
to resurface my fidanza in an effort to get rid of the chatter I get with
Josh's 9-puck. It's much easier to do with the subframe out of the way, but
then again what isn't easier under the car without the SF there.

I wonder if Southbend or Spec would sell me just a different clutch disc
separate from the whole PP/TOB package. Not that I don't love my SHOnut
9-puck, but sometimes the chatter bothers me and I've heard good things
about the engagement on some of the spec clutches.


Bruce J Malachuk

*	94 Opal Frost MTX 
*	93 Emerald Green MTX - SOLD but not far away 
*	95 Silver Frost ATX SE - SLO - Gonna be the winter beater again 
*	94 White ATX LX - SLO - $100 investment car 
*	96 TR - Cam Failed parts car :-( 
*	97 ES - Cam Failed but will be revived shortly - 9/12/05


-----Original Message-----
From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net [mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Ian Fisher
Sent: Wednesday, October 12, 2005 11:26 PM
To: G Kerby Haltom; Peter Chase; Sholist
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] 92 MTX Steering Rack: Doable with jackstands in a
carport?

If you are tall and/or wide, I suggest removing the front seat so you can
lie across the floor with your head under the dash when you unbolt the rack
from the column. It's a fun job!

Complain loudly to your significant other when you're finished so that you
get a back and shoulder rub. =)

Ian


--- G Kerby Haltom <g.kerby@sbcglobal.net> wrote:

> Rack is doable with jackstand in the garage.  I forget how long it 
> took, since I R&R'd the engine at the same time, but it is a Royal 
> PITA.  But doable.  Be patient, careful not to crossthread the 
> hydraulic lines, and be glad you don't have to do it often...
> 
> Kerby
> 
> --- Peter Chase <pbchase@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> > Should I pretty much follow the instructions
> listed
> > at :
> >
>
http://www.v8sho.com/SHO/SteeringRackRemoveReplace.htm
> > to replace the rack on my 92? Also, if I have to take the Y-pipe off 
> > anyways, would now be a good time to upgrade to an aftermarket one? 
> > For people that have replaced a rack before, how long does it 
> > typically take?
> >  Thanks,
> >  Peter
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