Leaking power steering control valve.
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Leaking power steering control valve.
I have a puddle out under my car this morning after yesterdays "Hot August Nights" 8,000 car event. It was about 96 degrees or more and I put on about 120 miles. highest engine temp was a constant 210.
But anyway. It will be embarrassing parked at the different venues today with a dripping car. I replaced it probably 30 years ago. Are they rebuildable or who is selling good ones these days?
But anyway. It will be embarrassing parked at the different venues today with a dripping car. I replaced it probably 30 years ago. Are they rebuildable or who is selling good ones these days?
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I have a puddle out under my car this morning after yesterdays "Hot August Nights" 8,000 car event. It was about 96 degrees or more and I put on about 120 miles. highest engine temp was a constant 210.
But anyway. It will be embarrassing parked at the different venues today with a dripping car. I replaced it probably 30 years ago. Are they rebuildable or who is selling good ones these days?
But anyway. It will be embarrassing parked at the different venues today with a dripping car. I replaced it probably 30 years ago. Are they rebuildable or who is selling good ones these days?
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Mine looks like its coming out the far side from the dust cover. I tightened the two bolts, but it didn't work. I will probably just buy the whole unit. I do run a 8X10 tranny cooler on my power steering because I used to burn up the pumps all the time even with a smaller pulley. 7500 rpm and 295 front slicks are heat hard on the pumps
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NAPA Auto had both items. complete control valve with List $200 and the rebuild seals kit for $15. Since mine works and just leaks I went for the $15 because just tightening the two bolts slowed it's drip down
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That price tells me that is the wrong kit.
Just a few weeks back was a similar post. That kit had just the "O" rings only. The better kit should run around $24 and comes with more goodies.
Then there is the supreme kit for around $45 that has the whole shet & kaboodle, plus pepperoni, sausage, anchovies, mushrooms, etc.
Just a few weeks back was a similar post. That kit had just the "O" rings only. The better kit should run around $24 and comes with more goodies.
Then there is the supreme kit for around $45 that has the whole shet & kaboodle, plus pepperoni, sausage, anchovies, mushrooms, etc.
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That price tells me that is the wrong kit.
Just a few weeks back was a similar post. That kit had just the "O" rings only. The better kit should run around $24 and comes with more goodies.
Then there is the supreme kit for around $45 that has the whole shet & kaboodle, plus pepperoni, sausage, anchovies, mushrooms, etc.
Just a few weeks back was a similar post. That kit had just the "O" rings only. The better kit should run around $24 and comes with more goodies.
Then there is the supreme kit for around $45 that has the whole shet & kaboodle, plus pepperoni, sausage, anchovies, mushrooms, etc.
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only kit . . .
From that vendor. Keep looking. I think you need / deserve more parts. That kit will work, but while you have it apart you might as well . . . . . .
Check some of the Vette vendors for a better kit. There should be a rubber boot & brass strap to change out also.
From that vendor. Keep looking. I think you need / deserve more parts. That kit will work, but while you have it apart you might as well . . . . . .
Check some of the Vette vendors for a better kit. There should be a rubber boot & brass strap to change out also.
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