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  1. 01-23-2006, 03:46 AM #1
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    Omni GLH Steering Rack Ratio??

    What is the turning ratio of a GLH power steering rack? Thanks
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  2. 01-23-2006, 04:03 AM #2
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    Re: Omni GLH Steering Rack Ratio??

    2.5 turns lock to lock i think.
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  3. 01-23-2006, 04:06 AM #3
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    Re: Omni GLH Steering Rack Ratio??

    im debating on putting a manual rack in but i dont want to lose the quick ratio compared to the NA Lbody's.....wonder how hard it is to put a neon manual rack in....
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  4. 01-23-2006, 09:45 AM #4
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    Re: Omni GLH Steering Rack Ratio??

    Been there, done that.

    I wouldn't do it again.
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    Re: Omni GLH Steering Rack Ratio??

    Quote Originally Posted by SpoolinGLH
    What is the turning ratio of a GLH power steering rack? Thanks
    14:1.

    I've tried a manual rack (22:1) in my Omni before. It sucked! Parallel parking and other slow speed maneuvers were a pain. Keep the power steering.
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  6. 01-23-2006, 02:43 PM #6
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    Re: Omni GLH Steering Rack Ratio??

    thanks for the advice guys..Ill get a brand new pump and lines from Napa.... Whats the easiest way to flush out the rack???
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  7. 02-03-2006, 06:14 PM #7
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    Re: Omni GLH Steering Rack Ratio??

    leave the return hose off and dump it into a bucket
    keep pouring in clean fluid til it comes out clean!

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