--- In dmcnews@xxxx, johndmc57@xxxx wrote: > I went for an inspection, did not pass because the mechanics said my > steering rack had a bad bushing and too much play in it. I questioned > their opinion and took my steering rack apart. I mean really apart > (everything). Suprise, there are no bushings in the steering rack. > Tommorrow I am going to take it to the inspection station and show > these guys there are no bushings in the rack. My question is, would > lack of oil cause play in the rack, mine was almost dry, and what > would you put in for oil after I fix any leak. > john OK I now know that the steering rack is supposed to have support bushings in the ends. Why they are not there is anyones guess. I guess the safety inspection I flunked served me well. The vendor does not sell the bushings by themselves so I have asked Dave here to tell me what the bushings are made from and I am going to have them made at a machine shop. I just can't afford $400 for two bushings. john