Steering...Rebuild or new?
03-25-2011, 04:28 PM
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Racer
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Steering...Rebuild or new?
My steering system is leaking around the control valve and cylinder. I know you guys have had the same problem. So I'm wondering whats the best bang for the buck? New? Rebuilt? Rebuild myself? Running out of money but can't handle the only thing leaking on this 75. Tell me what you think and the best place to purchase. Thanks in advance!!
03-25-2011, 05:53 PM
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Team Owner
First, clean everything off and determine exactly where the leaks are coming from. Most likely the hoses (which must be replaced if they have some years on them), but also might be the apply cylinder, pump and/or control valve. If the pump is NOT leaking, leave it alone till it does. It's a pain to get out and you can always do it later when needed. If the control valve is leaking (or not functioning properly), buy a rebuild kit for it. It is not difficult to rebuild...mostly cleanup and repaint work. Rebuild is relatively simple and very inexpensive. If the cylinder is leaking from the piston end, also buy a rebuild kit for it. Again very inexpensive and simple. There is nothing to rebuild internally...just the end packing/seal to do--unless the ball stud is worn and sloppy. Then you need to buy the 'super' rebuild kit, which includes the ballstud and seal. That's about it.
03-25-2011, 06:35 PM
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Like was stated, clean it up really good and dry. Then determine where the leak is from. If it's the Power steering control valve- it's a simple rebuild job. There are 2 different kits you can buy ( NAPA, AutoZone, O'reilly's) to rebuild this control valve- one is 5 seals/o-rings ~ $20.... the other has that plus a new ball stud, stud caps and bushing ~ $60..... If I can do it, anybody can. trust me.
Heres a link. study it, print it, use it. easy as pie :
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...-you-pscv.html
as for the CYLINDER- I have never done one of those, but the shop manual should have some info.
Good luck.. take some pics to share with us...
Heres a link. study it, print it, use it. easy as pie :
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...-you-pscv.html
as for the CYLINDER- I have never done one of those, but the shop manual should have some info.
Good luck.. take some pics to share with us...
