power steering only works when car is moving.

[txchainsawgogi]

otherwise it wont budge. well, it does a little but really feels like its out completely. no huge leaks and all the hoses are there haha. i noticed though that on the steering column, where it meets the power steering gear(?) theres a lot of wetness.

i hope its just the power steering pump's bearings going out because thats a much cheaper part to replace.

[Blazin]

Try draining the fluid, and replacing it. I had a pump on and 81 Jimmy once that did this. I sucked the fluid out, filled it with mystery oil drove it around town for about 20 mins, sucked it out and refilled with fresh ATF. It work perfect after that.

[txchainsawgogi]

can anyone tell me what I need to do to fix the part in the picture? Are there just worn gaskets or orings making it leaky/wet right there?

[beastie_3]

just a bad seal, but the word on rebuilding them is that it is a pain in the but. I suppose if you had a back up box, there is no reason not to attempt it if your willing to spend a few more bucks for the rebuild kit. they did it on powerblock tv and it didnt look too hard. but that is TV.

[txchainsawgogi]

haha well i've never rebuilt one. i guess i'd rather do that than spend 200 on it. think there are any how tos on here? im not even 100% sure what that part is called.