Need Advice re: Power Steering Unit

["Quint Villanueva" <Qlv@xxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for the advice, Paul.
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Sent: Monday, August 02, 2004 11:32 AM
Subject: Re: IML: Need Advice re: Power Steering Unit


> It is possible that the pitman arm (I think that is what it is called)
seal fell apart. It is located at the bottom of the unit. I did have this
happen to one of my cars. I was able to stop the leak with some "ommy goop",
but eventually the seal totally failed, as they usually do, at an
inopportune time and place. Finding the seal was easy, replacing it was
cheap.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Paul
>
>  In a message dated 8/2/2004 12:12:26 PM Eastern Daylight Time, "Quint
Villanueva" <Qlv@xxxxxxxxx> writes:
>
> >Greetings,
> >I could use some advise re the power steering unit on my 1953 Imperial.
The unit had been leaking/dripping power steering fluid for some time. I
used Lucas' power steering fluid to stop the leak, which it did for a while.
Recently, the leaks became more noticeable and finally the entire contents
of the p/s reservoir spilled out on to the garage floor. An eyeball
examination revealed an apparent leak in the steering box. It isn't where
the p/s hoses connect, they are ok. It appears that a seal in the steering
box may have broken causing the p/s fluid to drain out.
> >
> >My questions are these: Did anyone ever have a similar problem, if so,
how did you fix it?
> >Would it be easier to replace the steering box or replace only the seal,
providing I can locate either?
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Quint
> >
>
>