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05-02-06, 05:20 PM
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1967 Power Steering Pump Leaks
One of the joys of storing a car in winter for six months of each year is discovering how many leaks you have in the spring. It appears that my power steering pump is doing just that. Lost about two ounces since I brought the car home. Are those units available from GM or the likes of UAP/NAPA? I really would like to find a source in Canada. The cross-border brokerage fees, shipping, etc. do tend to wear me out.
*Edit* - Is this a Chevrolet or Corvette part? We all know the drill re differential pricing.
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05-02-06, 08:36 PM
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Originally Posted by paul67
One of the joys of storing a car in winter for six months of each year is discovering how many leaks you have in the spring. It appears that my power steering pump is doing just that. Lost about two ounces since I brought the car home. Are those units available from GM or the likes of UAP/NAPA? I really would like to find a source in Canada. The cross-border brokerage fees, shipping, etc. do tend to wear me out.
*Edit* - Is this a Chevrolet or Corvette part? We all know the drill re differential pricing.
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Paul,
Go to your local "Auto Parts " and ask them for the power steering pump conditioner from " Lucas Oil ". It's guaranteed to stop your leaks, or they will gladly refund your money. If you can't find any locally, give me a call and I'll send you a bottle through the postal service.
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05-02-06, 08:42 PM
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Stepinwolf is correct about the Lucas Oil power steering pump conditioner. I put some in mine last year due to a small leak and it stopped it.
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05-03-06, 08:41 AM
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Canadian Tire has the Lucas product. I will give it a try today. Thanks!
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05-03-06, 08:57 AM
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Be careful if you have Hydro_Boost Brakes!! I had a small leak in my hauling truck Power Steering with Hydro-Boost and put some in it and it stopped the Leak Immediately, and had never thought a thing about it till about a week later and I was heading down the hill to the Highway and hit the Brakes as hard as I always do to STOP it!! And Knocked out my Two front teeth on the steering wheel!! This Stuff WORK's!! 
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05-03-06, 09:21 AM
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My braking system is completely stock.
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05-03-06, 09:50 AM
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Be careful if you have Hydro_Boost Brakes!! I had a small leak in my hauling truck Power Steering with Hydro-Boost and put some in it and it stopped the Leak Immediately, and had never thought a thing about it till about a week later and I was heading down the hill to the Highway and hit the Brakes as hard as I always do to STOP it!! And Knocked out my Two front teeth on the steering wheel!! This Stuff WORK's!! |
I'm confused.......... how would putting something into the power steering pump to stop leaks effect braking?? They are two different systems
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05-03-06, 10:14 AM
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I'm confused.......... how would putting something into the power steering pump to stop leaks effect braking?? They are two different systems
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No Barry, some vehicles have Hydro-Boost Brakes!! Runs off Power steering Pump instead of a Vacuum Booster!! Mostly Big Block and diesel engines because they have lower vacuum !! I didn't think about it cleaning up and conditioning the Hydro-Boost break system!! I barley have to push brake peddle now or truck will Lock them Up!! It's a 1985 C 30 and it Stops Like new now!!
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05-03-06, 11:36 AM
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thanks Junk, I didn't know that.
always nice to learn something new
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05-03-06, 07:22 PM
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OK, sucked some fluid out, yes with a gas hose orally into a margarine container (no further comment but it works). And topped up with Lucas to cold fill level. Cleaned the garage floor and the car with Simple Green. Ran the car up to operating temps. We shall see.
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05-03-06, 07:23 PM
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Taste good Paul??
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05-03-06, 07:24 PM
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Less filling? 
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05-03-06, 07:29 PM
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Taste good!
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05-03-06, 07:36 PM
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I was careful to not suck it up. But the resident Molson Canadian on the side was just fine.
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05-04-06, 07:29 AM
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thanks Junk, I didn't know that.
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Barry, here is what they look like once installed. This unit is in my 65 red roadster, and you have no idea what power brakes are, until you have tried one of these. I have since been obliged to set-up a seat restraint for the passenger side, because if I happen to be traveling alone, any sudden stops will bury the passenger seat back, under the glove compartment door.
It's wicked,,
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