Do they all leak?
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From: vernon ny
Do they all leak?
I have been told my power steering all needs to be replaced and if I replace with the stock parts good chance it will leak again soon.
I did search previous threads and found people fixing original but you do here how long it lasted. I would rather spend more on after market if it stops the leaking and steers better.
I did search previous threads and found people fixing original but you do here how long it lasted. I would rather spend more on after market if it stops the leaking and steers better.
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From: eastern NC
I installed all new components with the exception of the PS pump on my '73 in 1991. (Lines, cylinder, control valve, etc.) It has performed flawlessly since. I did flush the pump and clean it before putting in new PS fluid. It hasn't had 10k miles put on it since, but works great and doesn't leak.
Use only quality parts and you won't regret it in my opinion.
Good luck… GUSTO
Use only quality parts and you won't regret it in my opinion.
Good luck… GUSTO
Melting Slicks
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From: Orrtanna Pa.
I replaced the entire ps system when I baught the car,put on 130,000 miles,it leaked the whole time.Just kept adding fluid.Last summer I forgot to add fluid and I burned the bearings in the ps pump. It now sits proudly in a corner of the garage.I will be converting to manual rack and pinion or manual steering in the future for sure.
Racer
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From: UK without vette :(
I am on the same program as the guy above, I have a leaker, I just check it every so often and fill er' back up. When it is pretty close to being empty mine makes a bit of noise, so I know when it is getting dry. Good luck.
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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS
Of course not!
Hose leak: Replace.
Seals: You can try No Leak made by Gold Eagle.
Grease fiting: Lube w/ synthetic.
PS In general the PS is good for about 100K+ miles or 10 yrs. w/o leaks.
Hose leak: Replace.
Seals: You can try No Leak made by Gold Eagle.
Grease fiting: Lube w/ synthetic.
PS In general the PS is good for about 100K+ miles or 10 yrs. w/o leaks.
Last edited by Ganey; Jul 28, 2005 at 06:15 PM. Reason: Added PS
Burning Brakes
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All of you guys have mentioned to use "quality parts". Where do we go to make sure that we get "quality parts"? Just curious. Mine leaks too. I built the valve a little while back and chipped off a small wall that one of the hoses screws into. So it leaks like I would expect it to. Also, I didn't adjust it right when I put the control valve back on. I now have power steering when I turn left, but not when I turn right.
So, vendor of choice?
So, vendor of choice?
Instructor
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From: webster ny
pwr steering
Originally Posted by jonny4523
All of you guys have mentioned to use "quality parts". Where do we go to make sure that we get "quality parts"? Just curious. Mine leaks too. I built the valve a little while back and chipped off a small wall that one of the hoses screws into. So it leaks like I would expect it to. Also, I didn't adjust it right when I put the control valve back on. I now have power steering when I turn left, but not when I turn right.
So, vendor of choice?
So, vendor of choice?
As far as adjusting the CV its not that bad. you just turn the nut that is located behind the dust cover on the CV until you get balanced steering. Earlier threads cover this. I imagine I will need to replace the hoses soon. But for now they are not leaking so I will continue to use them.
Team Owner
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From: Southbound
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Originally Posted by zwede
I fixed my power steering back in... 1997 I think. It has never leaked a drop and I've put almost 50k miles on it.
Ditto. Mine doesn't leak. 100% stock.
Le Mans Master
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From: eastern NC
Originally Posted by jonny4523
All of you guys have mentioned to use "quality parts". Where do we go to make sure that we get "quality parts"? ...
So, vendor of choice?
So, vendor of choice?
I don't know if Van Steel rebuilds cylinders and control valves, but if they rebuilt "pacemakers" I wouldn't hesitate to buy one!
Don't know what I'd do with it, but I sure do trust their work!
Good luck... GUSTO
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I rebuilt my own steering ram and control valve and have had no leaks with either one yet. I may have gotten lucky but so far so good. It has been around 3 years at least with my setup.
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Originally Posted by bren
eddie 70 ,
I see in your photos you bought steeriods. How do you kike it?
I see in your photos you bought steeriods. How do you kike it?
I just got it a week or so ago and I have not installed it yet. It has been in the mid 90's here and way too hot for me to knock around in the garage. I would love to be able to tell you about them. There are quite a few members here with the Steeroids setup. Do a search for Steeroids and you should come up with some impressions of the system.