Cracks near the Steering Gear?
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From: Bristol, UK
Car: 89 GTA
Engine: 5.7
Transmission: 700r4
Cracks near the Steering Gear?
Ok after removing my steering gear for a rebuild due to a leak no problems, i have noticed there is effing cracks in the mounting where it bolts to body. Whats the deal with this, can i just go ahead and weld it up, i can weld and do the repair myself but just wanna know if this is a MAJOR issue or what.
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From: Waxahachie Texas
Car: 88 IROC Z/28-under re-construction
Engine: 5.7 Tuned Port
Transmission: It's in there....
Axle/Gears: 9 bolt Borg-Warner
Re: Cracks near the Steering Gear?
Call it sorta a blessing you removed before it broke off, it's common issue though, Do a search on how to repair it, you'll be fine,
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Car: 85 SC, 86 Berlinetta
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Re: Cracks near the Steering Gear?
Wonder bar is supposed to help prevent that. You can buy used stock, after-market, or weld your own.
http://sethirdgen.org/wbar.htm
http://sethirdgen.org/wbar.htm
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