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Old Sep 27, 2004 | 09:53 AM
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The power steering fluid is leaking heavily out of my power steering control valve. It will drain the reservoir over night. So, I must buy new
(expensive!) or rebuild. Question, the rebuild kit is readily available, how difficult is it to install? Any special tools or install techniques required to do the job? Thanks for any advice
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Old Sep 27, 2004 | 02:02 PM
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Run a search on CONTROL VALVE. There is a ton of stuff just recently on replacing the valve.
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Old Sep 27, 2004 | 02:27 PM
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http://www.zip-products.com/Corvette...463FABDFAC9345
I put this kit in from ZIP...no problems...it's ez on a lift...
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Old Sep 27, 2004 | 10:07 PM
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Here's the other side of the coin. I had the same problem with mine, I rebuilt it and it worked for about 6 months, then it blew out all over the street. Save your money and time and just buy a rebuilt one or a brand new one. Just my own opinion, I hate to do things twice.
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