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    I have recently replaced my power steering rack and pump. After the rack replacement, I had great steering for a couple days, then it went to great 50% of the time so I thought it was the pump. Replaced the pump/reservoir and now I have no power steering at all. Thoughts?
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    did you install a new rack or used?

    98 Buick Regal GS, F body brakes, Caddy STS wheels, tinted tails L36 bottom end, lightly ported heads, 1.95 roller rockers, headers, gen 5 N* 3.0 pulley, FSIC, 42 lb injectors, a BrandonHall rebuilt trans, DHP tuned and AEM water/Meth injection https://goo.gl/gpV5kW
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    Quote Originally Posted by scottydoggs View Post
    did you install a new rack or used?
    A reman from rackdoctor.net.
    02 Grand Prix GT, Silver with all options.
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    Quote Originally Posted by trailshredder View Post
    A reman

    I think I found your issue. People have always had issues with reman racks. Some work, some don't. I would bet that is your issue.
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    did it come with a warranty? if so its time to use it.

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    Just called the rackdoctor, he is sending me a new rack and a shipping label to return this one. Not looking forward to doing the job over but at least he is standing behind his work.
    02 Grand Prix GT, Silver with all options.
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    i hear ya on doing it twice, i just spend 4 hours on my back doing my rack last month, at least you know what you are doing this time and it should be a faster job.

    i went used and the first one i got was leaking out of a torn boot, that went back so fast,(it never went in my car) and they sent me another used rack, this one turns like butter. lol

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    I have always had excellent luck with used OEM steering stuff. Better than others with reman parts.
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