[DML] Re: Steering Rack Boots.

["Harold McElraft" <hmcelraft@xxxxxxx>]

I consider this typical of chain store performance - not all of 
course, but I have seen it so often.

First, unless you are very careful to mark and count rotations when 
you remove the tie-rod to put on the new boot an alignment will be 
needed again. Further, if you read the service manual for the rack 
you will find that servicing it properly requires removal. The whole 
thing is really not that big a deal if done by someone who has 
experience, etc. or will be careful and read the manual.

Depending on the character of the service or store manager at your 
NTB store, they may be willing to tackle and correct the job with 
their top technician. I would consider this a "fat-chance" though. 

I don't know where you live but I would suggest finding a shop that 
deals with "special" cars. They are around; you just have to find 
them. A shop I go to for alignments has a group of enthusiasts that 
tell others about him at drive-in nights at some of the local haunts 
here in north central NJ. Because of my car he now has the DeLorean 
in the alignment computer. (BTW, where did NTB find the specs?) At 
this shop I use it is also the first time someone actually took the 
time to examine some alignment issues with me. Replacing some 
control arm bushings put me back into spec. Now the handling is 
right. I also found a "Doc Brown" type transmission shop through him 
to fix my automatic which works perfectly now. I find I pay these 
folks by the hour rather than flat rate but it is worth it.

Harold McElraft - 3354


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Rustproof" <Rustproof@xxxx> wrote:
> Does anyone know where I can get a set of new steering rack boots? 
I went to NTB Tire & Battery for a front end alignment a couple of 
weeks ago. Two days ago, I found some fluid on my garage floor. I 
slipped under the car and you wouldn't believe what I found. When 
they adjusted the front tie rods, they neglected to unclamp the 
boots. They were twisted around like a cork screw! The driver's side 
finally cracked. Wish I had checked their work a little sooner. Live 
and learn.  Anyway, I have checked around and nobody seems to carry 
just the boots. Does anyone know a good cross reference or a source 
for these? Thanks in advance.
> Rustproof
> Vin #1559
> 
> 
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]




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