Originally Posted by
Muse
So, the power steering leak is, in fact, the seals inside the rack itself. so, that needs to be replaced. The Brighton has been sitting at my work for nearly 3 months, now, with me being too broke to fix it. and, now, just yesterday, I have been presented with a replacement rack! for free!
sort of.
I now am the proud owner of a 2007 STi steering rack. This means that I have solved one issue (not having a rack,) and dove headfirst into a new set of issues, specifically, not having a crossmember that it will fit! from all my research on this, it seems that, like the BBS wheels, only the 2004 STi rack is a direct replacement for the BE/BH. If you have a newer GD rack, you need to swap to a newer GD crossmember.
So, my options are, trade the rack away to someone for a normal Legacy rack, or source myself a '05+ GD crossmember.
I want this rack in my car... Let the hunt commence!
Also, I replaced the radiator, and immediately blew out the dry-rotted heater core hose... fun, fun.
Also, also, The banged-up hood has been replaced, once again, with a green hood, just like my BK. I guess I have a theme, now, or something...