How do I fix this leak?
Burning Brakes
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From: Morgantown,WV USA
How do I fix this leak? Reply to Thread
Actually its not that difficult. You can by a kit (I think its around $12.00) that contains the ram seal. Simply remove the ram from the car and remove the snap ring on the end and pull the leather wiper and seal out and replace it with a new one.
I did it to my 78 a few months ago and it solved the leak.
Here are the posts that helped me:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...nder-seal.html
Dan
I did it to my 78 a few months ago and it solved the leak.
Here are the posts that helped me:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...nder-seal.html
Dan
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,305
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From: Lewisburg WV
thegazman
Actually its not that difficult. You can by a kit (I think its around $12.00) that contains the ram seal. Simply remove the ram from the car and remove the snap ring on the end and pull the leather wiper and seal out and replace it with a new one.
I did it to my 78 a few months ago and it solved the leak.
Here are the posts that helped me:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...nder-seal.html
Dan
I did it to my 78 a few months ago and it solved the leak.
Here are the posts that helped me:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...nder-seal.html
Dan
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2001
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From: Waterford Mi
You can try a new seal kit and rebuild the cylinder or buy a replacement one. The valve is probably leaking as well so you could buy the complete kit.
Power steering parts
Or you could use this as a reason to upgrade to Rack & Pinion or a Borgenson box and eliminate the mess altogether.
Power steering parts
Or you could use this as a reason to upgrade to Rack & Pinion or a Borgenson box and eliminate the mess altogether.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: El Cajon California
Beautiful today in San Diego, thanx for all the help!
Dan is right on this. I haven't seen the repair cylinder repair as cheap as $12, but Corvette Central sales them for $17.95. How's the weather in San Diego? My son lives in an area called Kensington & always calls to tell how the weather is in San Diego when it's snowing here.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Valdosta Georgia
Check out this link, walks you through the entire process.
http://www.cssbinc.com/images/ads/ho...r_for_1963.pdf
http://www.cssbinc.com/images/ads/ho...r_for_1963.pdf
Pro
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 613
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From: EVANSVILLE Wisconsin
You can try a new seal kit and rebuild the cylinder or buy a replacement one. The valve is probably leaking as well so you could buy the complete kit.
Power steering parts
Or you could use this as a reason to upgrade to Rack & Pinion or a Borgenson box and eliminate the mess altogether.
Power steering parts
Or you could use this as a reason to upgrade to Rack & Pinion or a Borgenson box and eliminate the mess altogether.
No kidding, the power steering control valve was leaking and it got WAY outta hand.. I'd say don't let your repair get out of hand but it is fun. Happy new year!
