fun car guy Posted February 16, 2022 Share Posted February 16, 2022 Has anyone done this on their Reatta? My ex-mechanic said he would have to unfasten all the engine mounts and lift it to do the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 That's not needed, however it is not for the faint of heart. It comes out the driver's side. Remember you need a "three port". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fun car guy Posted February 17, 2022 Topic Author Share Posted February 17, 2022 please explain what a "three port" is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 The Reatta calls for three connections to the rack. You need all three. The catalogue offers two port as well and that wouldn't work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted February 17, 2022 Share Posted February 17, 2022 Dave is right. In the photo below a black arrow is pointing at the third port where the steering rack pressure switch screws in. The other rack on the bottom looks similar but the port where the pressure switch screws in is not drilled and tapped for the switch. Thanks to whoever supplied the photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fun car guy Posted February 17, 2022 Topic Author Share Posted February 17, 2022 Thanks for the clarification. Right now mine isn't leaking since I used stop leak but I know eventually it will need to be done. I had this mechanic do a safety check which it passed but the leaking steering rack was one of my ex-mechanics reasons why He thought I should bail and find a better example but frankly, I just don't think he wanted the work. Sure, it needs some TLC but the body is straight and virtually rust free, the interior in very good condition so I'm doing the work myself as it also makes for a good father/son project. Unlike many, I'm not just fixing it up to flip but to enjoy. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fun car guy Posted February 18, 2022 Topic Author Share Posted February 18, 2022 23 hours ago, DAVES89 said: That's not needed, however it is not for the faint of heart. It comes out the driver's side. Remember you need a "three port". and what do you mean about the faint of heart? I would think it just takes patience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVES89 Posted February 18, 2022 Share Posted February 18, 2022 It looks like you are up for the task. Why don't you do it and then can report back about what you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fun car guy Posted March 16, 2022 Topic Author Share Posted March 16, 2022 LOL, thanks for your words of support, Dave. Right now I've treated the problem with stop leak since my priority is overhauling the brakes this year. Then I can finally get to enjoy my Reatta for a while before replacing the rack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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