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Rack and pinion ?

Posted:
Sun Nov 21, 2010 4:05 am
by PaPaSmURf
My rack and pinion in by 94 coupe is going any suggestions ? is there a light weight one or a nice place on the internet to get it cheap ? its has power steering.

Posted:
Sun Nov 21, 2010 4:30 am
by 95c1v1c
I've had mine on craigslist for about a yearand no takers. Try craigslist

Posted:
Fri Nov 26, 2010 2:41 pm
by elrompetoto
u can get anon power rack itisway lighter and less parts on ur car

Posted:
Fri Nov 26, 2010 4:02 pm
by 95c1v1c
You gotta get the subframe with the rack too...or it won't fit

Posted:
Fri Nov 26, 2010 6:31 pm
by PopKorn689
Are del sol and hatch back subframes the same? I know it might sound like a newb question but I got a coupe and want to do the power to manual swap and just want to make sure i get the right stuff.

Posted:
Sat Nov 27, 2010 11:07 pm
by 95c1v1c
The two manual racks are the same, you will need the subframe from the delsol.

Posted:
Sun Nov 28, 2010 6:44 am
by PopKorn689
So you are saying the Hatch back one wont work? And also what about the sway bar what would you do about that because no one ever mentions it?

Posted:
Mon Nov 29, 2010 3:27 am
by 95c1v1c
All eg civics and 3rd gen integras will work and are interchangeable with delsols. The swaybar won't fit if it isnt on your car already...you will need the lower a arms and bushings and brackets and parts from a civic ex to make that work...a dx-lx-ex 4 door might have the right stuff...don't know. I think ek stuff works too.

Posted:
Tue Nov 30, 2010 1:27 am
by PopKorn689
Well I know in order to use a manual rack you have to have a manual sub frame and vise versa so I just wanted to double check my facts.

Posted:
Wed Dec 01, 2010 12:43 am
by 617ej1
i got a ps rack n pinion.wit innner tie rods.. lmk if interested

Posted:
Wed Dec 01, 2010 4:53 am
by myegcoupe
The manual rack and pinion will fit but you will need to shim the metal straps holding it to the crossmember, The manual rack is much skinnier. I did this before and its a big improvement. Be weary of the roll pin holding the linkage on the the transmission when you pull the old one.


Posted:
Wed Dec 01, 2010 6:08 am
by 92lhdsiconvo
throw the roll pin out and replace it with a bolt. way easier and dont worry of it coming out.

Posted:
Wed Dec 01, 2010 1:22 pm
by PopKorn689
roll pin?

Posted:
Wed Dec 01, 2010 4:01 pm
by myegcoupe
I agree with 92lhdsiconvo

, use a bolt.

Posted:
Wed Dec 01, 2010 4:21 pm
by myegcoupe
Its a little hollow tube with a splt down the side, when you squeeze it and put it in a hole it tries to expand out to its origianal size which is what holds it in place. Usually people call it a spring pin because of how it works. Invest in a skinny punch and a hammer. Hit the flat part on the either edge until you can force it out the other side.
When you put it all back together just put the same size bolt and locking nut in its old place.
And shazam, no more headache the next time you have to take the linkage off.
