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Title: Power steering leak
Post by: Tazman on September 30, 2013, 10:15:03 am

I found a new leak on my 87 Silverado.It has started to loose fluid from the steering box.Can the gaskets be replaced on this or do I need to replace the box?

Thanks,
Joe

Title: Re: Power steering leak
Post by: zieg85 on September 30, 2013, 05:25:14 pm

Pitman arm seals are pretty easy to change.  Check to make sure you don't have any side to side play or the new seals won't last long

Title: Re: Power steering leak
Post by: bake74 on September 30, 2013, 06:29:00 pm

     Power steering boxes can be rebuilt if as Zieg said that is the only problem.  Here is an example of the kits and price.  http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/search.oap?year=1987&make=Chevrolet&model=R10%2BPickup%2BRWD&vi=1059825&keyword=steering+pump+rebuild+kit (http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/search.oap?year=1987&make=Chevrolet&model=R10%2BPickup%2BRWD&vi=1059825&keyword=steering+pump+rebuild+kit)

Title: Re: Power steering leak
Post by: Irish_Alley on October 01, 2013, 11:06:43 pm

did someone do a write up years ago on this?

Title: Re: Power steering leak
Post by: Irish_Alley on October 01, 2013, 11:11:02 pm

http://forum.73-87chevytrucks.com/smforum/index.php/topic,22472.msg185813.html#quickreply