Rack and pinion, left hand and right hand cylinder hard lines

Tiny
WRENCHERHEAD
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  • 1996 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
  • 2.2L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 135,000 MILES
Hi Caradiodoc. I need to explain in more detail about the cylinder hard lines. The lines that I want to swap are the old lines from original rack since car was new. Even though the lines have not been disturbed or in contact with anything and are like new, the o-rings at the pinion shaft housing (cylinder lines) need replacing after twenty two years. My first instinct was to swap out the good lines from original rack over to the re-manufactured rack that my friend knocked off the work bench and hit the ground bending the cylinder lines. My hope is that the re-manufactured rack (with bent lines) has not been sitting for an extensive period of time in their inventory and the o-rings (hopefully) have not conformed permanently to its crushed state and can still be used when I swap over to the good lines. I know I am reaching here, but my problem is trying to find an outlet that carries the right size o-rings. So far, I have not been able to find a source that stocks them or a kit that includes them, and unfortunately I do not have the luxury of time left to spend on the internet trying to find them. I only have approximately 48 hours left to complete the job due to the BS notice from HOA. I am already behind the 8 ball from lost time on the phone and computer, so I am trying to " rob Peter to save Paul" situation. Now, I am going to back-up here to say the lines that got bent on the re-manufactured rack from hitting the ground, did not suffer getting crushed, cut or split open, but they did get a scoring line from being pushed against the fitting and one of the lines also got stretched where it enters fitting, making it look as though it lifted part of the flare from its seat. That was at the cylinder fitting. After removing the fitting to visually inspect the flare shows no sign of distortion and I hopefully can straighten part of tube so flare will seat flush. My concern is it could still wind up leaking once back in the car and under pressure, and do not want to take it back out again. Would not be able to due to our glorious HOA. Bottom line is, whatever route I take, the o-rings will have to be replaced. So, I need to know what composite material type o-rings to use and if you know any sources that may carry them so I can procure them for next day delivery. I will even pay for a kit that includes them. Thanks again for your help and suggestions. Wrencherhead
Sunday, September 23rd, 2018 AT 3:10 PM

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Tiny
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Good evening.

The one who would list them is a GM dealer. They even list a rebuild kit that includes the rings. You need to call the parts department and give them the last 9 of your VIN.

Otherwise, you will have to try reusing the ones on the rack.

Roy
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Sunday, September 23rd, 2018 AT 5:33 PM

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