I just replaced the r&P with a rebuilt one from O'reilly (first mistake). Please tell me that the seals will seat??? Yea right. Jesus, I really do not want to pull it apart again. The fluid level is a little above the full line, would that cause it to leak? If I remove fluid will it stop? I got a bad feeling I will be replacing it AGAIN...

 

Anyone know of a good source for inexpensive new ones? I see Majestic wants over 8 bills!!!! This is so depressing...

 

sucks dude. did you try napa

 

I have not checked napa. The part was lifetime, I wonder if I should take the chance and return it and get a new one, or take the money and look around? I really do not want to redo this... I can't believe its leaking. Its only been in for like two weeks!!!!!!!!!!!

 

What fluid are you running in it?

 

whatever you do dont go auto zone. i helped someone pull a bent subframe out of an old *** accord just to change the rack and when we finally got it in and pulled the plug out of the holes the threading was fuct. I would go in there and see what they say before you pull it

 

Can you tell exactly where it's leaking from?

An overfilled reservoir will only cause a leak from the reservoir itself. Double check all your work. It could be one of the lines going into the steering gearbox that's leaking. Be sure it's the actual rack before you go ahead and remove it...

 

I got up underneath and its leaking from the passenger side boot air tube. I also checked the driver side and the boot has PS fluid on it, but it did not seem to be leaking as much - just a slight sheen.

 

I see where Majestic Honda sells a reman'd

06536-S04-515RM 017 001 P/S RACK, CORE ID (S04-A5) (RMD)(AMERICAN SHOWA)(TO RECEIVE $150 DOLLARS CREDIT PLEASE RETURN CORE) 381.75 417.23

53601-S04-A53 017 001 RACK, POWER STEERING 1079.00 755.30


The only problem is I had to give up my core!!! I wonder if they would refund my money and let me keep the shitty rack? This sucks!

 

I actually bought the R&P at Autozone, not O'reilly. I have contacted their regional manager explaining that I want my money back, AND a core of some type to return.

What is everyone's thought on the reman'd vs new from Majestic Honda??? Thanks!

 

****, I might just eat the cost of a new one - I don't want to do this again!. Does anyone know or can anyone get a Honda R&P for a 1998 Honda Civic EX cheaper than Majestic? Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

You should be able to find a used rack pretty cheap and turn that in for the core, especially if you can find one that leaks.

Again, what P/S fluid did you run?

 

Master Pro - it said it was for Honda use. The pump is not leaking, but the rack is.


Any thought on the reman'd vs new? Also cheap supplier? Thanks!

 

RockAuto.com always has good parts with awesome prices.

 

I feel your pain, it's a pain in the **** to get that thing out. I wonder if you can buy a used oem one and find a shop that can rebuild it.

 

Any ideas where to get a cheaper NEW Honda R&P than Majestic? Thanks again!

 

You could take a look here.

http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trk...All-Categories

 

Thanks! Looks like I'm going to have to start saving my pennies!! I still do not understand how a reman'd R&P can crap out within two weeks!!! Don't they replace all the seals and parts? Or do monkeys assemble these things? Like I said half of the hydraulic lines were loose and had to be tightened before install. Plus it seems like someone took black paint and painted the body, boots, everything! What kind of quality control is that??

 

I've heard that all the cores collected go to some massive place where people just replace the boots and then turn around and sell them. It's cheaper for them to just give u a replacement in case there is a problem then to fix them/rebuild them correctly.