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Topic: Power Steering Leak

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Power Steering Leak

Posted: 4/21/09 8:54am Message 1 of 8
Tex
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Kennebunkport, ME - USA
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Vette(s): 1981
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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Power Steering Leak

Posted: 4/21/09 9:31am Message 2 of 8
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Vette(s): 71 Colonnade Hardtop Coupe Torch Red with black interior originally L48 built to push around 360hp

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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Power Steering Leak

Posted: 4/21/09 3:53pm Message 3 of 8
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CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!
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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Posted: 4/21/09 6:13pm Message 4 of 8
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Oak Creek, WI - USA
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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???Hug


     



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Power Steering Leak

Posted: 4/21/09 6:45pm Message 5 of 8
78silver
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burleson, TX - USA
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Vette(s): 78 silver anniversary L82 black int
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


Power Steering Leak

Posted: 4/22/09 12:48pm Message 6 of 8
Tex
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Kennebunkport, ME - USA
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Vette(s): 1981
 Very helpful,
   appreciate the help



Power Steering Leak

Posted: 4/22/09 1:52pm Message 7 of 8
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Oak Creek, WI - USA
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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
 
Dan



     



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Posted: 4/22/09 1:52pm Message 8 of 8
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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!
That is a "L" not an "I"


     



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