Power steering leak, groaning, low fluid? help

[GranburyChuck]

I've got a 2000 C2 996 Tiptronic with 100k miles. Couple of days ago I noticed a whirring sound while the engine was running. Almost like a bearing going out. Sounds almost like a small turbine in the back of the car (it's not the emission canister). I have a leak in the power steering rack which I need to repair. Checked the power steering fluid and it was below the mark. I had to add some Mobil 1 synthetic ATF fluid to get me through the day. Sound did not go away. Anyway, I know I need to replace with Pentosin and will get it from the dealer or online. However, I still have the leak on one of the boots. Has anyone replaced just the boot? I spoke with the Porsche dealer and he said they don't bother repairing them because success rate was too low. They just replace the rack for $700-1000 in parts. I noticed that I could get a boot from Pelican so assume it can be replaced. I guess there is probably a seal that would need to be replaced as well. Anyone?

thanks

[topmech0]

the leak will be the seals inside the rack. the boot is only a dust cover in effect. should be no oil inside the boot. if there is it is because the seal has failed and the fluid leaked from rack and filled the boot. so unfortunately you will need to swap the rack!