I have a torn boot on the power steering rack. Is it possible to replace this boot without removing the rack? Any ideas about a temporary patch for this boot? I can pickup a 5000s and/or 4000s parts cars fairly inexpensively. Does anyone know how many parts from these cars will work in a 200? Appreciate any imput.
Thanks,
Rob

 

For parts i would rather use the 5000 model
as far as the boot dont think there is an easy way ... unles you find one of thore boot that you glue togeather at a seam, but those generaly are poop .... another crapy way of fixing that would be duct tape or duct taping ruber around the broken boot

 

Not quite! I know from my experience that many 5000 parts are not backward compatible with the later 100 models. They look the same but there are very subtle differences. For one thing the Hydraulic pump used for power steering and brake booster has different banjo fittings and a slightly different pump housing. The ECU’s, some of the AC/vent components are different, etc.

 

im sure the power steering rack boot is the same

 

Yes the boot is the same for the 200 model. But other parts may vary a little. I was just in luck when I had my 200 model to find another one just like it for used parts.