First, I am the proud new owner of a '69 vette sport coupe, 350/350. It is a thing of beauty, I love it! I live in New Zealand, so instead of being rather common, it's a foreign & rare classic and really eye-catching on these roads filled with Japanese imports.

Second, I am not a mechanic, nor do I play one on TV. But I have manuals (repair and overhaul), a good comprehensive auto mechanics book, and some tools... so I'm dangerous. Anyhow, I love to learn.

The question I have concerns lubing the steering gear. I know which bolts to take out. Problem is, the brake lines run right overtop of that area, so I can't get a wrench around one of them at all (the fill), and the one I can get a wrench around (the check) I can't budge for the life of me. Is that where the brake lines are supposed to go? Do I need to take it out? Looks like I need to remove the brake lines to do that.. will I need to refill/bleed the brake system just to lube the steering gear?

Also, I was trying to remove fuel lines, and damn I must be getting weak in my old age because I can't seem to get those nuts to turn either without creating so much torque I suspect I'll snap the fuel lines themselves. And yeah, I'm spraying with WD-40.

If that sounded whiny at all, don't reply -- I hate whiny people. I'll figure it somehow.

 

I am in Auckland, doing a full body off at the moment on a 74, just done the steering box, so can help if you are close by.

 

Another Kiwi! (or transplant?) I'm actually an American, hence my need for a 'vette. I'm down around Kapiti coast area, so no not nearby. Thanks for the offer I would have loved to see your restoration and get some pointers. [**points at a thing, says "what's that do?"**]

**shakes grease out of hair**