Leaky power steering unit
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 2,503
Likes: 33
From: McGrady NC
St. Jude Donor '15-'16
I ended up replacing it all in my 80. From what I've experienced and read, if one part is bad then the rest will soon follow. New hoses, ram and control valve all at the same time for peace of mind.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 945
Likes: 10
From: Winston Salem NC
I am replacing all of my components now too. Box is in, pump is in, Control valve is in but can't get the hoses to connect. Cylinder is next.
Mounting that control valve to the rod was the most strenuous thing I have done yet on this car.
I was also tired of a sticky, leaky mess down there.
Mounting that control valve to the rod was the most strenuous thing I have done yet on this car.
I was also tired of a sticky, leaky mess down there.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 1,039
Likes: 62
From: Kona Hawaii
One of the best upgrades I did was install a Borgeson steering box.No more control valve and no more leaking hoses under the car.Bolts right up looks stock and steers great.[IMG]
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Drifting
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: The only Corvettes in Highett Victoria
It's the best thing you can do to make your car steer like a modern one. Next would be a spreader bar, then crank as much positive caster into the stub axles as you can. Around 5-7 degrees, if you can get that much.
Regards from Down Under.
aussiejohn
