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RiverSide Proficient

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Head down to your local spare parts store........they should have some universal boots available........i got a set for a Laurel, the box mentioned R31 skyline.

Should cost you about 15-20 bucks for the pair.........don't forget to get a wheel alignment asap after fitting them.

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i have these split as well, would it be the reason my HICAS light keeps on coming on? if it's something that only costs 15-20 bucks a pair i'm keen on fixing my car again,

it seems every day lately i've been fixing something small on that hoopdie

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does your hicas light flicker? or does it stay on?

If it flickers, then your power steering fluid is low.

If it comes on everytime you drive your car and stays on, you may have a hicas lock bar fitted.

The split boots will not cause a leak, however left unchanged, split boots will allow dirt etc to get into the seals on your steering rack, and over time create leaks. For the sake of 20 bucks for the part and cost of a wheel alignment i suggest you do it.

I also suggest you check other parts such as rack ends, tie rod ends etc. If they are worn, replace them while you have it apart, otherwise you will be paying for several wheel alignments.

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for those of you who are tight arses (like me) you dont need a wheel alignment, just count the number of turns when you take the rods ends off, and write it down so you dont forget!

on another note, when i bought the car the hicas light didnt come on, then after a while it started to come on occasionly, and after the last track day its been on ever since. Fluid is fine, no leaks. i think i'm due for a lock bar...

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if it's leaking fluid then it's too late :) replacing the boot aint gonna do much now...the seals in there are gone...get them rebuilt...or do it yourself :) and then replace the boot

What do i have to rebuild? Is it the steering rack? I have no idea. Sorry for all the noob questions.

David

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