240 Anyone try the VP Autoparts 240 steering rack?

[matto371]

CVI Rack is installed but untested yet, I started to think that maybe its a good idea to replace the power steering pump also before I run fluid through the new rack. At $600 its not cheap and the pump is like $75. Looking for some opinions here to see if that is a reasonable thought. I did flush it out with new fluid a couple times but just hesitant on the pump. It functions fine, I'm just trying to be proactive.

As for the condition of the rack, seems very nice. It fit just as it should and there was no issues going in. I am looking forward to seeing how the car feels.

 

[volvosruinedmylife]

Just ordered a new rack from cvi, I hope it's nice. I will let yall know how it goes.

 

[dl242gt]

CVI Rack is installed but untested yet, I started to think that maybe its a good idea to replace the power steering pump also before I run fluid through the new rack. At $600 its not cheap and the pump is like $75. Looking for some opinions here to see if that is a reasonable thought. I did flush it out with new fluid a couple times but just hesitant on the pump. It functions fine, I'm just trying to be proactive.

As for the condition of the rack, seems very nice. It fit just as it should and there was no issues going in. I am looking forward to seeing how the car feels.

If the pump is operating fine and you don't see any signs of distress. I keep the pump and roll with it. Especially if you did keep the fluid changed every so often. i have found Moly Slip for power steering to aid in the service of the rack and pump.

 

[Radtap]

Any word on how the racks are feeling or holding up?

 

[volvosruinedmylife]

Anyone try the VP Autoparts NEW 240 CAM steering rack?

Like many here, I've been searching for a steering rack option now that rebuilt units have dried up. One mention in 2021 on this forum said VP Autoparts was coming with a R&P offering in 2022, and it does appear their website has this option for a rebuilt core:

https://vp-autoparts.com/en/artiklar/rack_pinion-240-79-93-2-bolt-2.html

$484 plus a $115 core charge. If the core has to ship to Europe, might be easier to just keep it...

After hearing back from Lennart at VP Autoparts, he informed me the above part isn't in stock and would require a core to be sent in which would then go to the rebuilders. He did suggest this CAM rack which does appear to be in stock:

https://vp-autoparts.com/en/artiklar/rack-pinion-240-79-84-cam.html

After a bit more back and forth, I was told this rack is a NEW reproduction rack with zero miles! No cores required. If true, this would be an amazing option even considering the price.

Quality is a big question. The website has little or no info, and incorrectly references a core charge. I haven't been able to get much more info volunteered from my email correspondence either.

Has anyone tried one of these?

I am running one, just needed to buy a mount kit from ebay. It's a very nice unit.