1992 miata power steering replacement?

[howardmims]

While changing the oil, I found there was no power steering fluid on the dip stick and on the drivers side I could see where fluid had been leaking from behind a boot. The boot was split so I slightly opened it and fluid pored out.

How do I troubleshoot my power steering?

How do I replace my power steering?

Where do I find good replace power steering parts.

Better yet,, who in the DFW, or country, can rebuild my rack and pinion? Must do quality work.

This is just my daily commute vehicle nothing supper special.

Thanks in advance,
Mims

[baker99miata]

It sounds like your rack and pinion is leaking. I would recommend buying a rebuilt rack from your local auto parts store. I it will come with new seals, boots, and inner tie rods

[effse7en]

It sounds like your rack and pinion is leaking. I would recommend buying a rebuilt rack from your local auto parts store. I it will come with new seals, boots, and inner tie rods

This. Unless you were wanting to go ahead and turn it into a manual rack, it's not worth the effort and money to rebuild it. You'd spend more than a new rack to get it rebuilt. Call track dog, they will probably have one.

[wrx74]

http://shop.rackdoctor.net/MIATA_c249.htm

[OZMDD]

I have an oem NA manual rack for sale. Eliminate the problem permanently AND enjoy better steering feel. See the classifieds.

[Rogue]

I have an oem NA manual rack for sale. Eliminate the problem permanently AND enjoy better steering feel. See the classifieds.

Ha Ha, only the idler for Howard to install that will cost twice what the manual rack will. :/

Good used Power Racks are fairly easy to find.

[OZMDD]

lies make baby Jesus cry.

Edit: I have the p/s delete pulley/bracket too, and will offer the entire package combo if someone wants it that way. and it doesn't cost double the price of a rack.

[howardmims]

Update,,, I have had the rack / pinion rebuilt by Texas Steering off of beach in Ft Worth for 137$ Its on the vehicle and waiting for tie rods ends.

There is one thing I am not sure of and that's a power steering hose. there is this short power steering hose... kinda like a fuel line, that I believe is the return line from the rack/pinion. I had to cut that sucker to remove the rack. Now I am searching for that hose. No parts house can find. the hose looks like its a molded.

Thanks for your help and when I can figure out how to post pictures... I will.

[howardmims]

On page N-25 of the manual it is item #6.... Return hose.

Thanks for your help and when I can figure out how to post pictures... I will.

[sammm]

Send Rogue a PM. He might have one for sale.

[jakepkoe]

If it is indeed the return side, you can just get some oil cooler line from the auto parts store and install. Just install it in such a way that it doesn't kink.