Power Steering box leak...

[Malicious]

Urgh, so after fixing all sorts of teething issues including the inner axle seal it now seams that my steering box is leaking.

It's leaking from the input shaft where the box connects to the column. I read on another forum, that lacked detail, that you can replace an input seal with the box in the car? Is this right and can someone explain what's involved?

I did buy a reman power box but the dam thing came all the way over the sea to arrive looking like it was coated in tar. After cleaning, painting and installing I find the input shaft is bigger than my coupler's opening. So I ran the old one after cleaning it up.

If fixing isn't an option I'm considering getting a borgeson unit. Cost a lot but I've found a guy with one locally so I can save in freight. Also the sheer lack of size makes me think it might be worth the coin.

Just looking for input, can it be repaired and in car?

Or am I up for a replacement?

Btw I pulled the car out for a clean, here's a pic or two

 

[65RoadRacer]

You will be very happy with the Borgeson box, I've had one on my car for a couple years and it's got a great feel and never let me down. If you do, I recommend not using a synthetic fluid, I used a certain brand and it leaked like crazy. I ended up using Lucas Power Steering Fluid and the leaks stopped. What fluid are you using now?

 

[Malicious]

I'm using an Australian brand premium mineral PS fluid. here's a link: http://www.penriteoil.com.au/products.php?id_categ=9&id_subcateg=120&id_products=160 But I have just topped up with some standard type Valvoline because I ran out of the Penrite on Saturday.

I hadn't thought about the type of oil effecting the leak. Ultimately, I'd like to repair/replace it, but the decent weather will finish here soon, so I wonder if changing the fluid might get me through a couple of months... There is also the biggest Mopar car show in Australia on March 20-ish, so it would be good to finally get the car on road for that, so times ticking.


I did read your thread and article on Street Legal TV, both were great, thanks for taking the time to do them, they are the main reason I'm looking at the Borgeson. Did it take much to wrestle the old massive box out?

You mentioned jacking the engine, did the manifold and started have to come out as well?

I've read of a few people pulling the battery tray and pulling it from the front, but I'm not sure if thats on a Small block rather than a big block.

Not crazy enthusiastic about doing that type of work on a tight time line to be honest. I've only just got through replacing the trans on a timeline (to move house), I prefer to take it a little easier and enjoy the work rather than getting the shits because its taking too long etc.

 

[65RoadRacer]

I did read your thread and article on Street Legal TV, both were great, thanks for taking the time to do them, they are the main reason I'm looking at the Borgeson. Did it take much to wrestle the old massive box out?

You mentioned jacking the engine, did the manifold and started have to come out as well?

I've read of a few people pulling the battery tray and pulling it from the front, but I'm not sure if thats on a Small block rather than a big block.

Not crazy enthusiastic about doing that type of work on a tight time line to be honest. I've only just got through replacing the trans on a timeline (to move house), I prefer to take it a little easier and enjoy the work rather than getting the shits because its taking too long etc.

Thanks, for checking out the thread. Your car is awesome, by the way. And I'm sure you'll love the Borgeson. I had a jack the engine up, but didn't have to remove the starter or the TTi Headers. I really don't think you can pull it from the front. The Borgeson couple works fine, but you have to do some measuring and cutting, or spend the coin and hit up Bergman Auto Craft and get his extended coupler. That definitely makes it go quicker.

 

[Auggie56]

I put those seals in all the time, with a small ball peen hammer and some fancy body positioning.