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Power Steering Leak Questions

Posted: 5/27/04 1:34pmMessage 11 of 16
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fortlauderdale, FL - USA
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Vette(s): 1978 greenwood custom vette, 468 blower motor side pipes.
just ordered a rebuilt control valve for my car. Unknown to me the power steering fluid had all leaked out of the valve.
Is this install as easy as it looks?
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Power Steering Leak Questions

Posted: 5/27/04 6:18pmMessage 12 of 16
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Scott, LA - USA
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Vette(s): 77 L82 coupe
It is EVIL incarnate to replace the valve! I just changed one out 2wks ago, it was by far the most PITA thing I have ever done on the vet
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Posted: 5/27/04 7:46pmMessage 13 of 16
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Vette(s): 1979 Black L48, (someone added the L82 hood emblem), oyster interior 78600 miles, matching numbers,am/fm/cb
Well I just bought a valve and plan on replacing it Saturday. Can you give me any advice that will make it easier. It doesn't look that bad, but we all know it's never as easy as it looks. I looked over the Haynes manual and my only question right now is how to do the final adjustment. Man, if i replace this thing and it still leaks I will be not be a happy camper.
I have to admit I'm tempted to try a different fluid and hope it slows down the leak.
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Posted: 5/27/04 8:19pmMessage 14 of 16
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Vette(s): 1976 L-48 coupe
Remove the drivers side wheel. It makes access much easier.
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Posted: 5/29/04 7:42pmMessage 15 of 16
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Vette(s): 1979 Black L48, (someone added the L82 hood emblem), oyster interior 78600 miles, matching numbers,am/fm/cb
ARRRRRRRRRRRRGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.
I replaced the control valve and I knew it went too easy. i got the old one off easy enough and slipped the new one in and tightened everything down. Then I adjusted the nut until the turning force was equal for both directions. The whole job took less than 3 hours. I was feeling pretty good so I got the tires back on and went for a drive and I've now got the steering wheel rotated about 1/4 turn from center when going straight. SON OF A B........!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm assuming I have the Pitman arm rotated slightly from the old position. Does this mean I have I have to go in and rotate the control valve? The wheel is turned 1/4 turn to the left when going straight, so would I back off the valve or tighten it? And tell me when I can quit swearing.
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Posted: 5/29/04 10:32pmMessage 16 of 16
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Did you have the piston rod disconnected from the frame bracket when you balanced the valve? Mike
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