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Offline jcfisher

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steering gear box
« on: May 08, 2010, 10:28:50 am »
My 76 C20 has always had a leak from the power steering gear box, but when I left it parked for two weeks without driving it, it will not hold any fluid in it whatsover! It leaks from the top towards the "ragjoint" .  Are these hard to rebuild?  A new one from classic or   is almost $300.  Any suggestions or comments?
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Offline beastie_3

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Re: steering gear box
« Reply #1 on: May 08, 2010, 01:22:29 pm »
Im curious about rebuilding mine also.
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Offline VileZambonie

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Re: steering gear box
« Reply #2 on: May 08, 2010, 04:55:50 pm »
It depends on what you consider hard. Used ones are plentiful and reman ones aren't too expensive.
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Offline jcfisher

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Re: steering gear box
« Reply #3 on: May 09, 2010, 09:58:16 am »
The remanufactured ones around here are the same price as a new one, thats why I'm asking before I throw down the almost $300 . I'm searching craigslist looking for another one from a parts truck, but no luck as of yet.
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Offline VileZambonie

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Re: steering gear box
« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2010, 10:16:31 am »
Where are you from? $162.99 from Autozone for a power steering gearbox with a lifetime warranty.

Part #: 7501
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Offline malibu795

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Re: steering gear box
« Reply #5 on: May 10, 2010, 08:52:38 pm »
Quote from: VileZambonie on May 09, 2010, 10:16:31 am
Where are you from? $162.99 from Autozone for a power steering gearbox with a lifetime warranty.

Part #: 7501

napa is comparable as well

in there looking today  found out gm and dodge used then same steering box on alot of models
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Offline jcfisher

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Re: steering gear box
« Reply #6 on: May 14, 2010, 11:01:40 am »
Must have had a brain fart! I found one at autozone for $188 and I get $56 back for the core.  Put it in two days ago and its great.  Had to replace the pressure hose because it was leaking also, but that was only $15.   Anyway, no more leaks! 

This was an interesting project to do with just getting arthroscopic knee surgery 1 1/2 weeks ago. But its done.   
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