If you buy a rack from Rack Doctor, do not expect ANY follow on support, replacement, or warranty. He promised to send parts, but never sent (multiple attempts). He offered to replace the rack, if I waited 6 weeks. Etc.
Rock Auto has rebuild kits for some of the racks. eg E46 330 rack https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=4591632
Where's your leak?
If you are considering DIY'ing it, there is a fairly comprehensive rebuild video posted here: https://youtu.be/W9drVXzCOuM . Keep in mind it's for an e46 rack and he states that some of the seals are different vs. e36 vs. e30 / etc. The seal kit he uses is a Corteco 13X044VS 25pcs kit - again for E46 racks.
He seems to do a pretty good job, however, the seals should be lubed with ATF when installing and he should be using plastic wedges with the seals vs. screwdrivers. (I use the ones that come with cell phone repair kits).
If I had the time I would raid a bunch of yellow tag racks and rebuild them.
Last edited by jaysonx; 10-04-2022 at 10:06 AM.
Yeah I think I'm going to pass on RD.
Thanks for the link to RA. A rebuilt "Cardone" unit will only cost me shipping fees after I return my core for a refund (and comes with a 36 month warranty). Sounds like a good deal to me!
My rack is leaking on the passenger's side boot cover.
Great video! I was planning to do the rebuild myself but after looking at the cost of a rebuilt unit from RA vs. my time/effort I'd much rather do a r&r type of repair.
However, I am also considering keeping my rack and trying the rebuild at a later date.
The zhp/z3 rack still has me curious though..... what to do what to do
I'd say who ever you buy from, make sure and measure the mm/turn and total travel to make sure you get what you bought.
whats the deal with the e46 racks seemingly being more prone to leaking over time? I am still on my original factory 95 rack and the rack isn't leaking one bit.
I used this kit for a yellow tag rack over 2 years ago, so far it has held up.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/323754053140
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