Power Steering Control Valve
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Instructor
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From: Johnston, Rhode Island
Power Steering Control Valve
My power steering control valve needs replacing. It is leaking and somehow broke off from the bolt going to the pitman arm. Who makes a high quality replacement part. I heard the rebuilt units are of poor quality. Is one brand considered the best? Thank you.
Le Mans Master
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I have had my Lone Star unit on 3-4 years with zero issues. I heard it's a Chinese casting, but am not sure.
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2017
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From: Ijamsville Maryland
I just finished the job on my '75. I though the PSCV was leaking, but it was the pump, so...I used a Lonestar unit as well and was very pleased. It comes prelubed and calibrated. Not too bad to install either.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jul 2000
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From: columbia city in
I put on a rebuilt cardon unit, that I bought from rock auto today. the ac delco line went on good .take a pick how the lines are run . I did not have to reset the unit .put it in and everything worked.I will see how it works this week.
Former Vendor
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From: Jeffersonville Indiana 812-288-7103
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I carry new Lone Star Valves, but why not rebuild your old one?
Here is the new valve, use the current sale code and you can save some money if this the route you choose.
https://willcoxcorvette.com/corvette...alve-new-63-82
How to rebuild the valve.
Here is the new valve, use the current sale code and you can save some money if this the route you choose.
https://willcoxcorvette.com/corvette...alve-new-63-82
How to rebuild the valve.
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2017
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From: Ijamsville Maryland
Wilcox, I will need to remember to check with you guys! I searched in vain for a rebuild kit for my control valve and did not check with you folks. It seemed (at the time) the manufacturer of the rebuild kit realized they could sell the whole cow instead of just the milk. Lesson learned!
