VB&P Power steering control valve install
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From: Reno Nevada
2024 C3 of the Year Finalist- Modified
VB&P Power steering control valve install
It was leaking. So I ordered the rebuilt unit with a $75 core charge. It took about an hour because separating the tapered ball joint was a PITA using a fork and hammer. It would have been a breeze with an air hammer.
I just turn the wheel to full right lock for the job.
This is the new one just installed
I just turn the wheel to full right lock for the job.
This is the new one just installed
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Joined: Apr 1999
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From: Reno Nevada
2024 C3 of the Year Finalist- Modified
I should say something about the tools needed.
3/4 box end for the big ball joint nut
11/16th for the low pressure return
9/16th box for the control valve to steer arm bolt
7/16 flared pipe box end for the other three hoses
ball joint separator fork and big hammer
needle nose to pull the cotter pin
I pulled the wheel off to just have it out of the way
3/4 box end for the big ball joint nut
11/16th for the low pressure return
9/16th box for the control valve to steer arm bolt
7/16 flared pipe box end for the other three hoses
ball joint separator fork and big hammer
needle nose to pull the cotter pin
I pulled the wheel off to just have it out of the way
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Team Owner
Joined: Apr 1999
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From: Reno Nevada
2024 C3 of the Year Finalist- Modified
It just worked right out of the box like the last two from Vette Brakes & Products. Not all on my 79.
I filled the power steering pump tank and fired my motor up with the front off the ground. I worked the steering back and forth at about 1500 rpm. then let it idle and if it is misadjusted the front tires would creep right or left. They just sat there........ So all was good. I added some more fluid to the tank and called it done.
I have a 9X11 tranny cooler on the return line to the pump because it gets so hot with big front tires.
I filled the power steering pump tank and fired my motor up with the front off the ground. I worked the steering back and forth at about 1500 rpm. then let it idle and if it is misadjusted the front tires would creep right or left. They just sat there........ So all was good. I added some more fluid to the tank and called it done.
I have a 9X11 tranny cooler on the return line to the pump because it gets so hot with big front tires.
Last edited by gkull; Aug 7, 2013 at 04:08 AM.
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2024 C3 of the Year Finalist- Modified
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From: North of Toronto - Ontario
$60.00
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z5Z50000050G
Pretty straight forward although I had to look at Jim Shea's documents to see where one chamfered washer went. so I had it apart a few times, get easier each time
M
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z5Z50000050G
Pretty straight forward although I had to look at Jim Shea's documents to see where one chamfered washer went. so I had it apart a few times, get easier each time
M
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From: North Easton Mass
$60.00
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z5Z50000050G
Pretty straight forward although I had to look at Jim Shea's documents to see where one chamfered washer went. so I had it apart a few times, get easier each time
M
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z5Z50000050G
Pretty straight forward although I had to look at Jim Shea's documents to see where one chamfered washer went. so I had it apart a few times, get easier each time
M
The complete rebuild kit is the best thing to use. Then figure on another $15.00 kit from the local auto parts store after you either mangle one of the seals or can't figure out where the chamfered washer goes. Second try usually works.
Rick B.
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