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My 81 is leaking power steering fluid. Seems to leak bad when turning but not when cruising. Any insights on what part of the power steering mechanism needs to be checked?
thanks,
Tex
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Hi Tex. First of all welcome to the site. There was just recently a thread on control valve leak. Here's the link, steering. It seems to be a common problem, and may be there first place to look. It took care of my leak problem, and made a huge difference in the steering.
Hope this helps, "T"
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There is more pressure in the system pressure side when turning. So look at all the pressure side hoses, etc. It won't likely be a return line or tank leak.
You may have to clean the area with perhaps brake parts cleaner, and run it a bit to find the leak.
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Vette(s): 1981 Great White Shark. Red Interior, 350/190 hp. PS, PB (SS), A/C CC, T-Tops. Served three years in Active Duty Army, then Retired Air Force after 34 years! Badger State Vettes Car Club. 175,000 Original miles!! Now own a 1998 C-5!
Yup, What Larry says is true (My7T1). Also have you looked at the seal on the power steering unit???
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All the above........try to clean as much as possible and have someone turn the wheel while you look around........ should be easy to find
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Very helpful,
appreciate the help
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Vette(s): 1981 Great White Shark. Red Interior, 350/190 hp. PS, PB (SS), A/C CC, T-Tops. Served three years in Active Duty Army, then Retired Air Force after 34 years! Badger State Vettes Car Club. 175,000 Original miles!! Now own a 1998 C-5!
Also, any 1981 Owner, look at this site: l81vetteregistry.com
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Vette(s): 1981 Great White Shark. Red Interior, 350/190 hp. PS, PB (SS), A/C CC, T-Tops. Served three years in Active Duty Army, then Retired Air Force after 34 years! Badger State Vettes Car Club. 175,000 Original miles!! Now own a 1998 C-5!
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