rebuilding a power steering system

[bobx]

ive seen power steering systems on egay a couple times and would like to add it to my car. is rebuilding this a total pain in the ass? are parts easy to gat to, or is it just cleaning up and replacing some seals? like 'o' rings seals easy to get or nope they dont make that your shit outta luck seals.???

whose done this. please tell me about it..

later

[oldchevyseller]

the facotry assist is hokey at best. i would check out these guys and use a whole new box and then a pump and mount much better
http://www.chevychevy.com/index.html

[Machinos]

I'm not sure about later-model systems, but the system in my Chrysler... well, let me put it this way: the factory shop manual describes both the automatic transmission and the power steering in 100% detail with explanations on how every little bit works, and I understand the transmission BETTER than the power steering http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

I guess it would depend on what would need to be rebuilt on it, but my general impression from the shop manual is that there are a lot of tiny snap rings, ball bearings, and things that require a hydraulic press that I just wouldn't want to mess with.

[oldchevyseller]

the chevy was a ram asisst and control valve and hose and such a mess ,yes you can put one one ,but again look at a new box and drag link and control arm ,you dont need to buy a new box you can salvage one, but the bracket and arm are needed i run this on my 60 belair same drivetrain and it steers and tracks on the road so nice!!http://www.borgeson.com/58-64-chevy-manual-power-steering-boxes-brackets.htm

[jdubbya]

When my 62 Impala wagon started to have power steering issues, I checked into doing the GM 605 steering box conversion, but it was a little pricey for me at the time. I ended up completely cleaning off all the components and figuring out what was actually leaking. After doing this, I went on www.parts123.com (http://www.parts123.com) and let them find me the best price on rebuilt components. I found a place that had rebuilt parts, for a few bucks more than most places wanted for the rebuild kits. After istalling the new parts, everything worked like a champ, and the leaks were gone. -Joe