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Old October 14th, 2018, 12:34 AM
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Default Leaking PS Control Valve

I knew when i bought my '63 that the PS leaked; the seller was a "full disclosure" kinda guy. The leak is pretty bad; the reservoir empties pretty quickly. I cleaned off the control valve area with brake fluid and a brush for a good look. Is this better rebuilt or replaced, and how big a job is a rebuild?

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PS in the photo, that is a steady drip, not a constant stream.
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Old October 14th, 2018, 04:18 AM
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Default Re: Leaking PS Control Valve

I doubt that you could find the parts to rebuild it yourself. I have seen the Lares brand rebuilt cylinders on Ebay. Another option would be to convert to the later type power steering using kits available from a number of sources.
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Old October 14th, 2018, 12:34 PM
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Default Re: Leaking PS Control Valve

Check out Rock Auto:
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/...rol+valve,7280
They have new and Remanufactured.
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Old October 14th, 2018, 01:18 PM
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Ordered! And new tubing from Eckler's for good measure.
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Default Re: Leaking PS Control Valve

They can be rebuilt depending on the condition, of course. I have a 67 and it also emptied my reservoir very quickly but I found the kit and installed the seals fairly easily. That was prob 10 years ago and I’m still driving it today. The other choice is buy the rebuilt valve - that works too. Good luck
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