Steering rack install

[A26B]

Originally Posted by secondchance

WVZR-1,....
Mine looked a bit banged up. .................

I don't think it looks bad enough to replace. 1 hour + couple of Buds + needle nose pliers + a fin comb = it'll look just fine.

[WVZR-1]

Originally Posted by secondchance

Happen to have GM part number by any chance?

'92 - '95 # 26033592 - I'm aware of no changes, Dealer would have likely been something around $250 when it went OBSOLETE. Retail maybe $440

'90& '91 # 26016988 -

I've '96 SPO INFO that show retail of the early @ $160 and the later @ $340

I'm with Jerry regarding yours some time spent combing and straightening fins might go a long way. Don't get carried away!!

[secondchance]

I know - can't even see it unless the car is on a lift. But, I keep getting into "considering what I saved by installing the rack myself..." mode.
Considering the price, hell with a couple of Buds! We are talking some good single malt!
Unless I am missing something, I should be able to make cooler for LT1 car work, don't you think? Mounting flange is the same and one line in and onle line out.

[secondchance]

Originally Posted by WVZR-1

Don't get carried away!!

I've crossed that bridge a while ago...

[dredgeguy]

Originally Posted by secondchance

Unfortunately, my build sheet is still glued to the gas tank. I saw it when the rear bumper was removed for painting but left it alone.

I can pick you up a copy of your build sheet at the BG gathering if you want. Just let me know.

[secondchance]

Originally Posted by dredgeguy

I can pick you up a copy of your build sheet at the BG gathering if you want. Just let me know.

Would you?! That would be great!
It's 1994 #256.

[secondchance]

Since the steering rack and rod ends were replaced, I thought 4 wheel alignment would finish the work. Pretty straight forward, I thought...
Well, I thought wrong. Thursday I took my Z to a shop thought to be pretty good with tires and alignment. Of course, in order to go up the ramp for the alignment, I had to remove the front air dam - ok, no problem.
After diddling with the car the mechanic huddles with the shop manager for awhile. Manager calls me over to tell me that it would take minimum 4 hours because of camber adjustment is with shims - $529! Besides, to do the work, bring it another day and leave the car with them - are you kidding me?!
So, I drive to another shop. Manager says no problem! 30 minutes later, the manager calls me to tell me that his mechanic checked YouTube, yes! YouTube, on how to align C4 and feels uncomfortable to work on my Z.
Friday, I went to a local NTB. I had to roll up my sleeves, played with shims to get the camber right and let the mechanic finish the rest. Ended up teaching the mechanic how to adjust C4 front camber and, in return, learned how to read alignment machine read outs.

What happened to real mechanics?!

[secondchance]

With steering rack replaced and wheels aligned, since I had my front air dam (M1 Prowler) off the car, gave it a good wet sanding and re sprayed it before reinstall.
Also decided to install black plastic steering rag joint cover - what a pain! Managed to slip the cover over the steering housing, under the clamp, held the clamp in place while getting 7 mm socket over the hex and tighten without being able to see it. That took some patience...
All done!

[dredgeguy]

Originally Posted by secondchance

Would you?! That would be great!
It's 1994 #256.

No problem, your covered

[WARP TEN]

Originally Posted by secondchance

Unfortunately, my build sheet is still glued to the gas tank. I saw it when the rear bumper was removed for painting but left it alone.

When I had my '93 (Jim's QB93) and took off the license plate bracket I could see my tank sticker. I removed and saved it in a picture frame. It turned out to be easy to remove, as I recall just using my fingers although I might have used a paint scraper. I approached it carefully and it turned out to be attached with only a couple of spots of some adhesive, which gave away fairly easily. You might try sometime to see if it can be removed easily. If not, leave it in place and as suggested by Charlie, order a copy from the Museum. --Bob