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wtsn96
10-18-2019, 12:23 PM
Hello all. Has anyone had any luck with finding a replacement for the EVO valve that goes into the rack & pinion? Mine and began to seep and would like to replace but haven't found a place that carries them. Can you remove the valve and just put a new rack on without the evo opening?

Thanks
BLACKMARAUDER04
10-22-2019, 08:15 PM
I had to purchase a rebuilt rack from a guy in Florida. Gm rack is not the same, but the part that went bad might be.


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MyBlackBeasts
10-23-2019, 06:39 PM
Hello all. Has anyone had any luck with finding a replacement for the EVO valve that goes into the rack & pinion? Mine and began to seep and would like to replace but haven't found a place that carries them. Can you remove the valve and just put a new rack on without the evo opening?

Thanks

Is it just a mounting O-ring leak or out of the valve internals?
Turbov6Bryan
10-25-2019, 07:02 AM
MGM has a different ratio. Best bet is to buy a used one or rebuild if you can't find a seal kit.
offroadkarter
10-25-2019, 03:29 PM
MGM has a different ratio. Best bet is to buy a used one or rebuild if you can't find a seal kit.


not a different ratio, they have a different variable assistance curve

IIRC, the VAPS module in the Marauder can be reprogrammed between "Marauder" and "Base" using Forscan, I looked for this in my friends 04 Sport but didn't even see the same module listed. Theoretically you could use a 03-07 rack while keeping the Marauder VAPS module and it should keep the same feel. Haven't tried it, don't foresee a need to try it anytime soon.
Turbov6Bryan
10-26-2019, 08:56 AM
not a different ratio, they have a different variable assistance curve

IIRC, the VAPS module in the Marauder can be reprogrammed between "Marauder" and "Base" using Forscan, I looked for this in my friends 04 Sport but didn't even see the same module listed. Theoretically you could use a 03-07 rack while keeping the Marauder VAPS module and it should keep the same feel. Haven't tried it, don't foresee a need to try it anytime soon.

i know Zack looked into reprogramming the ras/vaps module and ford says no. That would be neat if forscan could do it..
I remember reading the difference between the Mercury grand Marquis and the Mercury marauder having different a different ratio. I'll try and find it
offroadkarter
10-26-2019, 06:19 PM
i know Zack looked into reprogramming the ras/vaps module and ford says no. That would be neat if forscan could do it..
I remember reading the difference between the Mercury grand Marquis and the Mercury marauder having different a different ratio. I'll try and find it


When I have my black car back I'll have to go in and get a screenshot, both cars are 2hrs away and the black car is up in the air on a lift right now.
Trinicrew
01-05-2023, 07:57 PM
Hello all. Has anyone had any luck with finding a replacement for the EVO valve that goes into the rack & pinion? Mine and began to seep and would like to replace but haven't found a place that carries them. Can you remove the valve and just put a new rack on without the evo opening?

Thanks

I just got a replacement rack for mine. I am having a hard time removing what i believe to be the EVO valve/sensor. I removed the little retainer washer and removed the valve but he nut below will not loosen. It turns a hair to left and right but no more than that. An ideas????? i need to swap to new rack.