Topic: Steering problems
in Forum: C3 Handling Components

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If the valve and/or the cylinder is NOT leaking(and you stated you think the valve is leaking), why replace? The steering turning by itself indicates an adjustment issue with the control valve. The adjustment is not that hard to do. Of course, if the valve is actually leaking, it can be repaired, or replaced, either way. Even so, a new/rebuilt valve will still need to be adjusted. They supposedly get them adjusted close when they build them, but....sometimes their close ain't close enough!

There are a couple of threads here on how to adjust the valve...

Here's One!!!
And another

Joel Adams
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The problems with the steering control valve and my steering box being worn, is it what convince me to put the steeroids rack and pinion on Mine. I went through 3 control valve in the 12 years I have owned my 77. You should be able to jack the front up and adjust the valve for centering. if you have to make further adjustments, i would say the valve is defective. I would replace the control Valve.

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The adjustment is under the metal cap on the end of the valve, similar to the dust-cap on the front wheel hubs, where the bearings are. I'll see if I can locate a decent pic...
Please read thru the above linked threads for the procedure, AND the safety cautions!
Joel Adams
C3VR Lifetime Member #56
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"Money can't buy happiness -- but somehow it's more comforting to cry in a CORVETTE than in a Kia"
