Power Steering
03-30-2017, 11:52 AM
#1
Racer
Thread Starter
Power Steering
Went out to look at my car for spring and found a power steering fluid puddle . Knew it had a small leak but after 40 years need replacing . Was looking at kits 470 dollars new vs 270 dollars for a rebuilt kit with 180 dollar core charge . Which way would you go
03-30-2017, 11:59 AM
#2
Racer
What year? Paragon has rebuilt 68-74 for 195.00 no exchange and 110.00 exchange depending on condition. Just pump.
Last edited by Makonut; 03-30-2017 at 02:22 PM.
03-30-2017, 12:18 PM
#3
Burning Brakes
Did you look to see if the leak was from control valve or cylinder?
You might get need to replace or fix one.
Donnie
You might get need to replace or fix one.
Donnie
03-30-2017, 01:22 PM
#4
Racer
Thread Starter
1976
Haven't checked to see where the leak is. Redid the front end last year . Figured for the 400 dollars or so I would redo the lower power steering and lines . Think the pump is still good but if needed I found a rebuilt one for 89 dollars.
Haven't checked to see where the leak is. Redid the front end last year . Figured for the 400 dollars or so I would redo the lower power steering and lines . Think the pump is still good but if needed I found a rebuilt one for 89 dollars.
03-30-2017, 03:32 PM
#5
Le Mans Master
I have rebuilt my PS control valve. Cheap and easy. Get the Jim Shea papers.
03-30-2017, 04:55 PM
#6
Team Owner
You need to know the source of the leak. You have several components in the P/S system: control valve, power cylinder, pump, hoses. Any one of those or a combination could be leaking. But it is rare for ALL of them to be leaking at the same time. So....
There is no need to replace everything for a leak from ONE component.
To find the source, you need to clean off all the oil, grease, gunk. Power washer wand at the quarter car wash will do an adequate job. Dry of those components. Then, start the car and have someone else slowly turn the steering wheel while you watch with a GOOD light source. You will likely spot the leak point[s] rather quickly.
Most commonly, the hoses are the culprit. Control valve and/or pump could be leaking. If the power cylinder is leaking, it is from the seal pack at the piston rod end; the seal pack is inexpensive and rather easily replaced. There is NOTHING inside the cylinder that can produce a leak on the outside; nor is the cylinder capable of being rebuilt. It either works, or it doesn't. In any event, ALL of those items (except the hoses) can be rebuilt for small money...if you are careful and can follow directions.
There is no need to replace everything for a leak from ONE component.
To find the source, you need to clean off all the oil, grease, gunk. Power washer wand at the quarter car wash will do an adequate job. Dry of those components. Then, start the car and have someone else slowly turn the steering wheel while you watch with a GOOD light source. You will likely spot the leak point[s] rather quickly.
Most commonly, the hoses are the culprit. Control valve and/or pump could be leaking. If the power cylinder is leaking, it is from the seal pack at the piston rod end; the seal pack is inexpensive and rather easily replaced. There is NOTHING inside the cylinder that can produce a leak on the outside; nor is the cylinder capable of being rebuilt. It either works, or it doesn't. In any event, ALL of those items (except the hoses) can be rebuilt for small money...if you are careful and can follow directions.