Steering Rack ; R32 And R33 The Same?

[Rekin]

Hey,

Found out my R32 gtst steering rack is leaking and was thinking of what to do next.

I can either get it rebuilt for $500 or purchase a 2nd hand one and replace it.

Was wondering if the r33 gtst steering rack is exactly the same as the r32 gtst?

The r33 rack would be newer than the r32 and possibly have less wear to it, so may be the best choice.

Also, ive noticed that when i turn the steering wheel just past the freeplay point, i get some sort of motor grinding noise coming from the shaft of the steering wheel. Would this be related to the leaking steering rack?

My steering also gets stiff on cold and loose when weather is hot.

Thanks

[Rekin]

Hrmmm, it looks the same? can anyone verify?

R32 rack

R33 series 1 rack

R33 series 2 rack

[Interloper]

hey Pat, i just bought a second hand rack for a 32. I got told that it was $350 for a rebuild which i thought was expensive enough - but not that bad compared to your $500!

But my current rack i physically bent - so can't rebuild. i paid $175 for a used 32 rack - i haven't put it in yet, fingers crossed that its not stuffed already!

[Rekin]

Hey, if you are planning on putting it in yourself here is a tutorial with pictures

http://forums.gtrcanada.com/showthread.php?t=21279

Can anyone confirm if R33 steering rack is identical to the R32?

[masTers]

Yes it the 33 rack fits up fine.

[Birth]

masTers, can you confirm that the power steering racks are interchangeable betwen the models below; or if they aren't which are interchangeable

R32 GTR

R32 GTS4

R32 GTSt

R33 GTR

R33 GTSt series 1

R33 GTSt series 2

Thanks,

Ben

[_Ryan_]

i have a spare power setup as i have a manual rack in mine ATM, has great feel.... you thought about going to manual steering?

[Mandingo]

i have a spare power setup as i have a manual rack in mine ATM, has great feel.... you thought about going to manual steering?

Hey mate could you give us fellow's a quick run down of whats involved in goin to a manual rack?

Thanks alot for your time/help

Dale

[Birth]

RB Ryan - I haven't considered a manual setup; how many times heavier would you guess the steering is now? Do you track the car at all? What rack did you use? Thanks, Ben.

[_Ryan_]

I bought the car like this, it is a converted R32 rack from what i know, apart from 3-point turns i dont notice it anymore, not much heavier than a datsun 1600 with f**kEN AWESOME FEEL/FEEDBACK. once i got past the discomfort from 3 scaphoid fractures i love/d it(still hurts every now and then but its getting better) pretty sure primal garage who can be contacted through "Xris" on www.nissansilvia.com did the work.

I will hopefully be at DECA in August and will let you know how it goes on a mini track then, but apparently it is fine to slide it like this

[FalahR33]

240 sx

200sx and the

a31 cefiro's have the same steering rack as " r33 skylines the gts T" ones. i have researched properly and deeply no doubt even the minute parts are ditto part numbers are the same.

go ahead for more haan??