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Topic: a leaky power steering control valve - should I rebuild or buy a rebuilt one?
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Ralph Rebandt
Gearhead Posts: 340
From: Farmington Hills, MI
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 06-01-2002 09:35 PM
   
Fellas,Getting all the mechanical stuff done is a never ending job. I have not found out that my power steering control valve is leaking. Should I buy a rebuilt one or try to rebuild? ANYONE REBUILT ONE? IS IT A BIG JOB?
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Pierre
Journeyman Posts: 61
From: France
Registered: Apr 2002
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posted 06-02-2002 12:39 AM
Asked myself the same questions couple years ago, went for a rebuilt one. It was pourly rebuilt and was leaking. I had to take it appart (not that bad)& fix it. It was then fine. If I had to do it again, I would buy a new one or rebuild it myself.
PS: There is a greaser under the ball stud, STUFF IT as much as you can or you will be leaking in that area too (I don't know if this is normal but that's how I fixed it !)
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johnmustang
Gearhead Posts: 1585
From: Vancouver Island , British Columbia , Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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posted 06-02-2002 12:42 AM
Remove , Rebuild & Replace  JOHN ------------------
65 2+2 FASTBACK
68 COUPE
87 TAURUS WAGON
98 F150 XLT TRITON V8 4.6, 4 WHEEL DRIVE
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Clark
Gearhead Posts: 508
From: Rowlett,Texas
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 06-02-2002 05:12 PM
I would also weigh in with rebuilding it yourself if not buy new.------------------
69 351W Sportsroof Deluxe
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Ralph Rebandt
Gearhead Posts: 340
From: Farmington Hills, MI
Registered: Feb 2000
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posted 06-02-2002 08:13 PM
hey guys is this a big job to rebuild? what do I do to insure no leaks?
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JT
Gearhead Posts: 144
From: Pearland, Texas, USA
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 06-02-2002 11:49 PM
The hardest part about rebuilding or replacing it is the removal. It is pretty easy to rebuild, although mine leaked worse than ever after I rebuilt it. I ended up buying a rebuilt one. The first rebuilt one leaked. I exchanged it for another one, which (knock on wood) worked great. AutoZone had the best price on rebuilt ones that I found. You can get it off their web-sire or they can special order it at the store for you.------------------
JT
'68 Coupe w/351W
'01 Bullitt #3357, Dark Highland Green
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