power steering box leaking, is it hard to fix? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1968GMC · 02-10-2005, 10:19 PM

So my box is leaking at the shaft. Is this an easy job for the novice or should I let a pro fix it?

WRMZ71 · 02-10-2005, 11:18 PM

yes somebody please answer. Mines doing the same thing and looking up in there looks like it might be a pain. Priced a new one online through napa $163.

jhow66 · 02-11-2005, 12:02 AM

At the top shaft?

GlennBrittain · 02-11-2005, 04:18 AM

I changed one out by myself a couple of weeks ago. I went the NAPA exchange route.
It is not that difficult to change one but I would recomend that you get someone to help. The box is a little heavy and ackward when starting the 1st bolt. I used a floor jack to lift it into position, but another set of hands would have made the job much easier.

Johnny05 · 02-11-2005, 10:37 AM

I've found over time that if it's leaking on one end and you repair it the other end will start to leak shortly there after and considering the time invested to repair it the best thing to do is just replace it with a rebuilt unit.

jhow66 · 02-11-2005, 11:15 AM

Fixed my top seal in the 90's--still dry both ends.

dregs454 · 02-11-2005, 02:34 PM

easy to do, hard to find the right seal, Bumper to Bumper couldn't get me the right one (this is the top seal I'm talkin about)

jhow66 · 02-11-2005, 03:19 PM

Autozone--Part #= Powercraft 7095--$6.95

bobs409 · 02-11-2005, 04:40 PM

I did the top one on mine and it was real easy. Just unbolt the steering column and you can work right in the wheel well. Mine has been dry since and that was probably 3 years ago?

jimfulco · 02-14-2005, 04:45 AM

Anybody got a link to some instructions?

83K5350 · 02-14-2005, 06:24 PM

When I replaced my top seal in my box, it came with the instructions.

pierce · 02-14-2005, 06:41 PM

Lucas Oil makes a power steering stop leak that's guaranteed. I used it on a Pontiac that was leaking and noisy. It was thick as maple syrup but it did the trick. Got it at Auto Zone.

02-10-2005, 10:19 PM	#1
1968GMC love my truck Join Date: May 2001 Location: aylmer QC Posts: 648	power steering box leaking, is it hard to fix? So my box is leaking at the shaft. Is this an easy job for the novice or should I let a pro fix it?

02-11-2005, 12:02 AM	#3
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	At the top shaft? __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

02-11-2005, 11:15 AM	#6
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Fixed my top seal in the 90's--still dry both ends. __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

02-11-2005, 02:34 PM	#7
dregs454 Killin' Time Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Calgary, Alberta Posts: 221	easy to do, hard to find the right seal, Bumper to Bumper couldn't get me the right one (this is the top seal I'm talkin about) __________________ NEED CORVETTE 1972 GMC C20 350, SM465, HEI Dynomax headers and 2.5" duals

02-11-2005, 03:19 PM	#8
jhow66 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Knoxville Tenn. Posts: 3,058	Autozone--Part #= Powercraft 7095--$6.95 __________________ 56 Chevy Bel-Air 2dr. HT (purchased new) 71 Chevy Cheyenne SWB PU (502HO) 65 GMC short bed step--work in progress and my gofer

02-10-2005, 11:18 PM	#2
WRMZ71 Cause the Chicks DIG IT!! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Beaufort SC Posts: 509	yes somebody please answer. Mines doing the same thing and looking up in there looks like it might be a pain. Priced a new one online through napa $163.

02-11-2005, 04:18 AM	#4
GlennBrittain Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Panola County Texas Posts: 401	I changed one out by myself a couple of weeks ago. I went the NAPA exchange route. It is not that difficult to change one but I would recomend that you get someone to help. The box is a little heavy and ackward when starting the 1st bolt. I used a floor jack to lift it into position, but another set of hands would have made the job much easier.

02-11-2005, 10:37 AM	#5
Johnny05 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 73	I've found over time that if it's leaking on one end and you repair it the other end will start to leak shortly there after and considering the time invested to repair it the best thing to do is just replace it with a rebuilt unit.

02-11-2005, 04:40 PM	#9
bobs409 1969 Custom 30 wrecker Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Pottsville, Pa Posts: 2,611	I did the top one on mine and it was real easy. Just unbolt the steering column and you can work right in the wheel well. Mine has been dry since and that was probably 3 years ago? __________________ Bob 63 Impala 283/PG/3.36 (under restoration) 66 Impala 327/PG/3.36 66 Chevelle SS 409/M22/3.55 69 Chevelle 307/PG/3.08 (future restoration) 69 C10 short stepside 454/TH350/3.73 69 Custom 30 tow truck 350/4 spd/4.10 (resto done, CRUISIN TIME!) 71 Cheyenne 20 fleetside 350/4 spd/4.10 71 Chevelle 6/PG/3.08 72 Chevelle 454/M21/4.10

02-14-2005, 04:45 AM	#10
jimfulco Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Shreveport LA Posts: 3,170	Anybody got a link to some instructions?

02-14-2005, 06:24 PM	#11
83K5350 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 12	When I replaced my top seal in my box, it came with the instructions. __________________ '83 K5 w/ 350/TH350/NP203 4" Rough Country Springs 35" SSRs Dana 44/60, 4.10s and welded rear Edelbrock Performer intake Edelbrock 600cfm carb K&N Airfilter Headman Headers '71 GMC 1/2 ton shortbed 4x4 restored to original.

02-14-2005, 06:41 PM	#12
pierce Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Cincinnati,OH,USA Posts: 464	Lucas Oil makes a power steering stop leak that's guaranteed. I used it on a Pontiac that was leaking and noisy. It was thick as maple syrup but it did the trick. Got it at Auto Zone. __________________ 69 GMC 1 Ton Longhorn 37 Chevy Coupe

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