1992 Jaguar XJ6 Fluid in Rack & Pinion Boots

1992 JAGUAR XJ6
90,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JC3RAC
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It's been a week since I replaced the Rack & Pinion Boots on my 1992 Jaguar. Notices fluid in the gurage and it seems like the boots have to much fluid in them and its pushing out.
Mar 3, 2011 at 6:33 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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That means oil seals in rack are shot Boots keep dirt out not fluid in
Mar 3, 2011 at 6:38 PM
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JC3RAC
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Ok Thanks for the response, can they be replaced?
Mar 3, 2011 at 9:34 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Yes but it is a skilled repair what is done is rack is replaced with reman
Mar 4, 2011 at 3:41 PM
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