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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 11:01 AM
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Hey guys, been gone a while but back now. Anyway, my 78 needs a rebuilt rack & pinion, (leaks like a ****) but my question is, in the mean time will a 4 wheel alignment help at all? It pulls immediately to the right at any speed.

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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 11:16 AM
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Is it a steeroids unit? If so they should help you fix it. Their customer svc. is very good.
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 11:27 AM
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No, from what I gather the R&P unit is original, I need a rebuilt or have mine rebuilt. Thanks anyway.
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 11:50 AM
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If it's original, it's not rack and pinion. Have any pictures?

If it's a strong pull, an alignment should help.
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 12:09 PM
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I don't know what was original with this car, my last 2 door was a Porsche 928. Anyway, I really don't know much about this peculiar Corvette, other than the power steering leaks badly. I can get pixs with my phone. From the pervious owner its OG.
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Your control valve is bad. Very common.
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 12:17 PM
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I know I can get a rebuilt for $48, I'll just do that. Thanks Stewart's74.
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 04:16 PM
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They are fairly easy to rebuild and the kit for that cost about 20 dollars.
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