What other model steering racks will fit my 81 XJ6?
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Greetings,
I've got a nasty leak out of one of the ends of my power steering rack on my 81 XJ6. I know there are rebuild kits available, but am interested in a replacement rack. I have scoured the internet over the last day and every single resource I check shows they are backordered or out of stock.
On one site, they indicated the rack (out of stock) would fit other models, which prompted me to consider looking in this direction (other years and models) with hopes of finding one. I've also read some articles here that suggest some ZF Aluminum units would work as well (93 XJS ?) What other years & models of cars can I look at that will fit my car (aside from below) ? Fairly confident my rack is the 3-hole unit, but I will confirm.
Fitment:
1978 – 1979 Jaguar XJ12 L w/ 16mm Inner Tie Rod Threads
1978 – 1987 Jaguar XJ6 L w/ 16mm Inner Tie Rod Threads
1978 – 1986 Jaguar XJS w/ 16mm Inner Tie Rod Threads
1981 – 1987 Jaguar XJ12 w/ 16mm Inner Tie Rod Threads
1988 – 1992 Jaguar XJ12 Vanden Plas w/ 16mm Inner Tie Rod Threads
Thanks kindly!![Icon Beerchug](https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/images/smilies/icon_beerchug.gif)
I've got a nasty leak out of one of the ends of my power steering rack on my 81 XJ6. I know there are rebuild kits available, but am interested in a replacement rack. I have scoured the internet over the last day and every single resource I check shows they are backordered or out of stock.
On one site, they indicated the rack (out of stock) would fit other models, which prompted me to consider looking in this direction (other years and models) with hopes of finding one. I've also read some articles here that suggest some ZF Aluminum units would work as well (93 XJS ?) What other years & models of cars can I look at that will fit my car (aside from below) ? Fairly confident my rack is the 3-hole unit, but I will confirm.
Fitment:
1978 – 1979 Jaguar XJ12 L w/ 16mm Inner Tie Rod Threads
1978 – 1987 Jaguar XJ6 L w/ 16mm Inner Tie Rod Threads
1978 – 1986 Jaguar XJS w/ 16mm Inner Tie Rod Threads
1981 – 1987 Jaguar XJ12 w/ 16mm Inner Tie Rod Threads
1988 – 1992 Jaguar XJ12 Vanden Plas w/ 16mm Inner Tie Rod Threads
Thanks kindly!
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try a used rack. Contact David at www.everydayxj.com and ask him if he has a good used one.
David dismantles these cars and most likely he has a non-leaker.
Keep the old one and get it rebuilt.
David dismantles these cars and most likely he has a non-leaker.
Keep the old one and get it rebuilt.
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try a used rack. Contact David at www.everydayxj.com and ask him if he has a good used one.
David dismantles these cars and most likely he has a non-leaker.
Keep the old one and get it rebuilt.
David dismantles these cars and most likely he has a non-leaker.
Keep the old one and get it rebuilt.
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you're welcome !
the trick in rebuilding these racks is Pressure Testing them after replacing the seals. Not everyone can do that, so replacing seals is only part of the job and if the rack is not pressure tested, it usually leaks even with new seals, when pressurized in the car.
you can also contact SNG Barratt USA store to see if they have remanufactured racks for your car or if they can refer you to a rebuilder.
the trick in rebuilding these racks is Pressure Testing them after replacing the seals. Not everyone can do that, so replacing seals is only part of the job and if the rack is not pressure tested, it usually leaks even with new seals, when pressurized in the car.
you can also contact SNG Barratt USA store to see if they have remanufactured racks for your car or if they can refer you to a rebuilder.
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you're welcome !
the trick in rebuilding these racks is Pressure Testing them after replacing the seals. Not everyone can do that, so replacing seals is only part of the job and if the rack is not pressure tested, it usually leaks even with new seals, when pressurized in the car.
you can also contact SNG Barratt USA store to see if they have remanufactured racks for your car or if they can refer you to a rebuilder.
the trick in rebuilding these racks is Pressure Testing them after replacing the seals. Not everyone can do that, so replacing seals is only part of the job and if the rack is not pressure tested, it usually leaks even with new seals, when pressurized in the car.
you can also contact SNG Barratt USA store to see if they have remanufactured racks for your car or if they can refer you to a rebuilder.
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Thank you so much! That helps tremendously. Which years for the ZF units shall I search for?
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