Power steering gearbox dribbling fluid

[marklfarkl]

Just discovered my power steering gearbox is leaking. Rebuild or replace?

[video]https://youtu.be/AhESCKozhqE[/video]

 

[marklfarkl]

Dug into this more last night. A replacement gearbox runs for about $120 not including core charge. It's easier to just replace it. Below are the replacement part numbers I was able to dig up.

Manufacturer: MasterPro Power Steering
Part Number:502-0107

Manufacturer: Cardone Industries
Part Number:27-6581

 

[Chryco Psycho]

I would replace it but with a Firm Feel or Steer & Gear unit for better feel

 

[marklfarkl]

I would replace it but with a Firm Feel or Steer & Gear unit for better feel

Thanks. You now have me looking up upgrading my whole suspension!! :icon_eyes:

 

[Chryco Psycho]

Hotchkiss seems to make some of the most impressive upgrades without re-engineering the whole suspension system

 

[AUSTA]

Be careful with some of the rebuilt units the ones i got was sloppier than the original ended up going with Firm Feel stage 3 with fast ratio pitman & idler arm Excellent hold the road line really well ,they sent the wrong pitman arm there is a difference some have a larger shaft
They sent a small sector pitman arm free of charge

 

[marklfarkl]

Hotchkiss seems to make some of the most impressive upgrades without re-engineering the whole suspension system

This looks like a great kit. $3100 is outside of my budget though... :icon_frown:

Be careful with some of the rebuilt units the ones i got was sloppier than the original ended up going with Firm Feel stage 3 with fast ratio pitman & idler arm Excellent hold the road line really well ,they sent the wrong pitman arm there is a difference some have a larger shaft
They sent a small sector pitman arm free of charge

Went with this unit from Summit. Fingers crossed that it's not a sloppy one.

 

[chrisperanio]

gerstsuspensions.com

best suspension kit on the market

 

[dongei]

I have fixed these before for a $8.00 seal kit. It's easy, spin the notched collar off the ring comes out then pull out the center with the o-ring then reverse the process.

 

[AUSTA]

Rebuilt one on the weekend done some measuring on the reaction washers a normal box is .060" cop box .090" & a stage 3 box .19" tried 2 x .090" (.18")on each side ended up a tad lighter than the stage 3.