Leaky New (Rebuilt) Control Valve
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7th Gear
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Leaky New (Rebuilt) Control Valve
Hey I just bought a rebuilt control valve from VBP and after bleeding the air and running it for a bit it is wet around the lower bolt that connects the two parts of the housings together. Anyone else had this issue? Can I give it a little time to go away or should I pull it and send it back?
I rebuilt mine twice and it was leaking horribly, so I decided to purchase a rebuilt one, so needless to say I am not too psyched to pull the CV yet again.
Thanks for any help or advice.
B
I rebuilt mine twice and it was leaking horribly, so I decided to purchase a rebuilt one, so needless to say I am not too psyched to pull the CV yet again.
Thanks for any help or advice.
B
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From: Sewell NJ
I went through the same thing. I installed a couple of rebuilt valves which didn't last very long before leaking. I finally went with a new valve and its been on the car for at least 5 years, probably more, without any problems. I would go with a new valve.
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Originally Posted by vettfixr
I went through the same thing. I installed a couple of rebuilt valves which didn't last very long before leaking. I finally went with a new valve and its been on the car for at least 5 years, probably more, without any problems. I would go with a new valve.
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Originally Posted by vettfixr
I went through the same thing. I installed a couple of rebuilt valves which didn't last very long before leaking. I finally went with a new valve and its been on the car for at least 5 years, probably more, without any problems. I would go with a new valve.
Thanks for the info. Probably a pretty good idea.
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Originally Posted by vettfixr
I went through the same thing. I installed a couple of rebuilt valves which didn't last very long before leaking. I finally went with a new valve and its been on the car for at least 5 years, probably more, without any problems. I would go with a new valve.
And this suggests a "shelf life" problem...IMO..cause same thing happens with rebuilt P/S pumps...or lousy quality..
Rich
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From: Oak Ridge NC
Originally Posted by vettfixr
I went through the same thing. I installed a couple of rebuilt valves which didn't last very long before leaking. I finally went with a new valve and its been on the car for at least 5 years, probably more, without any problems. I would go with a new valve.
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Originally Posted by rihwoods
Same here... one leaky rebuilt.....that was enough...GM replacement going on four years now...
And this suggests a "shelf life" problem...IMO..cause same thing happens with rebuilt P/S pumps...or lousy quality..
Rich
And this suggests a "shelf life" problem...IMO..cause same thing happens with rebuilt P/S pumps...or lousy quality..
Rich
