Power Steering Control Valve
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Instructor
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From: League City TX
Power Steering Control Valve
What is recemmonded .. new / rebuilt?
Is it a simple bolt on replacement? From what I can tell a cotter pin and a few bolts are all it takes.
Any special tools or gotchas?
I have the haynes and an AIM and it looks very straight forward?
Any recommended replacements other than new hoses? I'd like to get all the parts rather than start and realize I should replace something else while its out.
Is it a simple bolt on replacement? From what I can tell a cotter pin and a few bolts are all it takes.
Any special tools or gotchas?
I have the haynes and an AIM and it looks very straight forward?
Any recommended replacements other than new hoses? I'd like to get all the parts rather than start and realize I should replace something else while its out.
Instructor
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From: Eagle Wi
Everyone has a differant opinion on this topic. The one thing most agree on is you might as well rebuild your own vs buying a rebuilt.
It's not hard to rebuild and you can buy rebuild kits from most parts places.
Check out www.corvette.faq for some papers on doing it yourself by Jim Shea.
It's not hard to rebuild and you can buy rebuild kits from most parts places.
Check out www.corvette.faq for some papers on doing it yourself by Jim Shea.
Racer
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: San Diego CA
I bought a rebuilt one last year from Corvette Central. It took an afternoon to install it, but it wasn't too difficult...except that I didn't have a pickle fork and had to rent one.
When I did mine, I replaced all four hoses too. It's been working great so far...
When I did mine, I replaced all four hoses too. It's been working great so far...
Safety Car
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From: York PA
You can get a rebuilt control valve from autozone. It comes with there limited lifetime warranty so if it ever leaks, just take it back for a new one. When I got mine they had one in stock, has been dry for over a year now. I tried rebuilding mine and it started leaking a month later. They also have the same deal on rebuilt brake calipers as well. 
Melting Slicks
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From: New Paltz, New York USA
I agree with stickboy. I got mine from AutoZone 3 years ago and its been fine. Cheap too. I rebuilt mine and it only lasted about 2 months. If the one from AutoZone ever fails they will replace it for free.
I also bought a pitman arm puller from them to get the pitman arm off the old valve. It cost me $15.00 and was well worth it. Just be careful when you start the car, DON'T put your arm through the steering wheel while turning the key. If the valve is not adjusted the wheel may turn hard to one side or the other. Its not a big deal you just remove the end cap and adjust the nut to center the wheel. The directions come with the valve. Easy job.
I also bought a pitman arm puller from them to get the pitman arm off the old valve. It cost me $15.00 and was well worth it. Just be careful when you start the car, DON'T put your arm through the steering wheel while turning the key. If the valve is not adjusted the wheel may turn hard to one side or the other. Its not a big deal you just remove the end cap and adjust the nut to center the wheel. The directions come with the valve. Easy job.
Le Mans Master
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Just yet another opinion....I redid the entire front suspension AND the entire steering package at the same time; that way everything is tight and one new component does not cause more wear on the older stuff.
Like Alan Jackson's new song "It don't take long, it just takes money".
Like Alan Jackson's new song "It don't take long, it just takes money".
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From: League City TX
Some great advice here .. I have an autozone nearby, and if it has a lifetime warranty, I just assume do that.
What special tools do I need to get? Whats a pickle arm?
From what I can tell its a cotter pin and a bunch of bolts. I'll pull out my AIM tonight and start getting detailed. I'll also do a search on here. I got lazy last night when I posted.
What special tools do I need to get? Whats a pickle arm?
From what I can tell its a cotter pin and a bunch of bolts. I'll pull out my AIM tonight and start getting detailed. I'll also do a search on here. I got lazy last night when I posted.