I was talking to the indy I go to when a job is over my head. He told me it controls the fuel pressure, and if I decide to play with it, mark where it was set so I can get it back there if needed. They set the pressure at the factory. From what I have read, the original pin had a weak spring and the replacement corrects that problem. So it sounds like if you are getting one from the junkyard, make sure it is the replacement. For the price, time invested in getting it from the junkyard, and risk of it being worn out, personally I would go with a new one. I have been burned too many times with trying to save a few bucks at the junkyard on a critical part. Heck, it costs less than a fillup now.

Here is one I found with some info: http://**************.com/search/node/rack+damper

If anyone has had problems with this parts source, please let me know. I looked at Fastlane's parts catalogue first but did not see it listed.

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