Power steering problem.
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From: Stuttgart
Power steering problem.
I have a 73 with a problem on the power steering. The steering is hard, but just when i turn right. It seems normal when the car is cold.
The previous owner did tell me about the problem and also about a small leak.
I took some pictures:
How can i solve this problem?
Thanks.
The previous owner did tell me about the problem and also about a small leak.
I took some pictures:
How can i solve this problem?
Thanks.
Last edited by Nitro DarkSide; Apr 19, 2010 at 10:59 AM.
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From: Coldbrook Nova Scotia
I had the same problem as you describe,i got the front end off the ground and turned the wheel lock to lock several times until the wheel turned evenly/easily.This removed air from the system.Hope your problem is as straight forward as mine was..
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From: Stuttgart
i still have the leak though.
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Is the leak from the control valve, steering cylinder, hose? You can rebuild valve & cylinder. I've never had much succcess when I rebuild in my garage; I think you could have a hydraulic shop rebuild for about 1/2 the cost of new.
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"the power steering valve has a small fluid leak at one of the hose
connections"
i posted a picture of a leak... i'm not sure it's related to the steering, but i hope so
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thanks.
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Wipe everything down and run it again, then check for leaks.
I did that and only saw fluid on the control valve and cylinder, so I only rebuilt those. If the rod on your cylinder has any nicks that catch your fingernail, it's shot - get a new one.
This link is great, Jim Shea is the Saginaw Man
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/?page_id=4
Good Luck,
Chris
I did that and only saw fluid on the control valve and cylinder, so I only rebuilt those. If the rod on your cylinder has any nicks that catch your fingernail, it's shot - get a new one.
This link is great, Jim Shea is the Saginaw Man
http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/?page_id=4
Good Luck,
Chris
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Wipe everything down and run it again, then check for leaks.
I did that and only saw fluid on the control valve and cylinder, so I only rebuilt those. If the rod on your cylinder has any nicks that catch your fingernail, it's shot - get a new one.
I did that and only saw fluid on the control valve and cylinder, so I only rebuilt those. If the rod on your cylinder has any nicks that catch your fingernail, it's shot - get a new one.
Sounds like a control valve problem to me...
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