65 v8 mustang power steering rebuild

mfischtein · 09-16-1999, 01:08 PM

Does anyone have any advice on rebuilding a powersteering unit myself? Mine is currently leeking from the pump and I wanted to know what is the most common source of leaks in the pump.

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marc

Rebel79 · 09-16-1999, 01:34 PM

You are better off buying a power steering pump from Mitsubishi, and installing your pulley on it. You will get better turning.

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'94 Cobra
306ci, ported GT-40Y heads, B303, 70mm TB, Pro-M 75mm MAF, JMS chip, Vortech S-trim 8#, MSD, TREX fuel pump, Accel coil, 3.55's, FMS 1 5/8 headers, BBK Offroad H-pipe, and 2-chamber flows.
1994 Mustang Cobra (New Pics!)

If I go this fast at 19, I wonder how fast I will be going at 40!

Clark Rodgers · 09-17-1999, 08:47 AM

The pump has several seals that just need to be replaced to fix that leak. This is not a bad job but I would be careful rebuilding the other parts like the slave cylinder and power control valve. The clearances are usually worn and will still be sloppy after rebuilds.

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69 351W Sportsroof deluxe

macx · 10-17-1999, 09:58 PM

You need a pulley puller to get the pulley off, do a search for Mustang Parts, one good one is Nat'l Parts Depot. Seals should be widely available.

Slave cyl is not hard to rebuild - can get seal and boot kit. Just make sure piston and inside of cyl is not scored. Do NOT try to rebuild valve - get good rebuilt. The stock type rebuild kit is very hard to put in and make it last. Also gearbox can be rebuilt - several good rebuilders out there - check Mustang catalogues.

09-16-1999, 01:08 PM	#1
mfischtein Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Santa Clara, CA USA Posts: 1	65 v8 mustang power steering rebuild Does anyone have any advice on rebuilding a powersteering unit myself? Mine is currently leeking from the pump and I wanted to know what is the most common source of leaks in the pump. ------------------ marc

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09-16-1999, 01:34 PM	#2
Rebel79 News Editor Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Concord, CA Posts: 2,101	You are better off buying a power steering pump from Mitsubishi, and installing your pulley on it. You will get better turning. ------------------ '94 Cobra 306ci, ported GT-40Y heads, B303, 70mm TB, Pro-M 75mm MAF, JMS chip, Vortech S-trim 8#, MSD, TREX fuel pump, Accel coil, 3.55's, FMS 1 5/8 headers, BBK Offroad H-pipe, and 2-chamber flows. 1994 Mustang Cobra (New Pics!) If I go this fast at 19, I wonder how fast I will be going at 40!

09-17-1999, 08:47 AM	#3
Clark Rodgers Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Rowlett,Texas Posts: 306	The pump has several seals that just need to be replaced to fix that leak. This is not a bad job but I would be careful rebuilding the other parts like the slave cylinder and power control valve. The clearances are usually worn and will still be sloppy after rebuilds. ------------------ 69 351W Sportsroof deluxe

10-17-1999, 09:58 PM	#4
macx Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Gordonville MO USA Posts: 448	You need a pulley puller to get the pulley off, do a search for Mustang Parts, one good one is Nat'l Parts Depot. Seals should be widely available. Slave cyl is not hard to rebuild - can get seal and boot kit. Just make sure piston and inside of cyl is not scored. Do NOT try to rebuild valve - get good rebuilt. The stock type rebuild kit is very hard to put in and make it last. Also gearbox can be rebuilt - several good rebuilders out there - check Mustang catalogues.