Alfa Romeo Repair: Power Steering rack leak on my Alfa Romeo 75 2.0 Twin Spark, power steering rack, alfa romeo 75

Question
Hi,

I own an Alfa Romeo 75 2.0 Twin Spark. I believe that the 2.0 version of this model was not sold in the USA accept for the 2.5 and the 3.0 V6 versions. But I believe that although the engine may be different but the body and suspension parts may still be the same.

There is a very bad leak in my power steering rack leak. I have been told that the repair kit wouldn't do much good and if I replace the whole rack it may probably last for about a year or a year and a half only. The rack is very costly too.

I fix most of the problems on my car by myself.
Please advice me how I could fix this problem.

Hope to hear from you soon.

Thank you.

Regards,
Senthilrajan.M

Answer
HI,

I've rebuilt a few of these and I'll say that half of them were successful.  If the seal surfaces are not badly worn or scored, a rebuild is a good option.
Yes, a replacement is expensive but I don't understand why someone would tell you it would only last for a couple years.  Unless it's a rebuilt one, it should last for longer than that.
It is hard for me to advise you on this.  I have a 75 and after a failed attempt to rebuild the rack, I replaced it with a manual steering rack from a GTV6.  I don't recommend this if you like the power steering.  The wheel gets very heavy.
If I had to make a recommendation and you are mechanically inclined, I'd say try a rebuild first. If you keep things clean and the parts are not too worn, you should be successful.

Good luck,
dave