[Tigers] Filling the rack

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Quoting Tom, “Perhaps another point that could be part of this discussion is why the rack needs to have fluid added.”

 

Because it’s BRITISH. LOL!

 

From: Tigers <tigers-bounces at autox.team.net> On Behalf Of Tom Witt via Tigers
Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2020 9:19 AM
To: tigers at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Filling the rack

 

There has been a lot of good advise regarding refilling the rack and ensuring that the amount added meets the volume stated in the manual. But, short of removing a boot and tilting the car for a lengthy time there really is no way of knowing when the fluid is replenished there isn't residual and the rack may be getting overfilled.

Perhaps another point that could be part of this discussion is why the rack needs to have fluid added. Leaking boots are an obvious point but the rack end caps where they go over the tube are another source. I recall the Shop Notes... (where are mine???) had a discussion about that.As I stated in a previous post my rack was gone thru and 20 years later with no use there is an accumulation of gear oil on the crossmember. It isn't where you can see it dripping but it must leak in the smallest amount.?? Has anyone come up with a good solution for the end caps? 

 

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