power steering in a CJ7
#41
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Posts: n/a
Re: power steering in a CJ7
Nope, The Saginaw kits are probably the same for Ford and GMs but
the their housing and mounting holes will be different as per
installation there may be a external difference we can see in the
drawings at: http://www.----------.com/steering/
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Greg wrote:
>
> Hey Bill, does that sort of say I could use a power steering pump from a
> 98 TJ, which I have access to, on my 81 CJ7?
the their housing and mounting holes will be different as per
installation there may be a external difference we can see in the
drawings at: http://www.----------.com/steering/
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Greg wrote:
>
> Hey Bill, does that sort of say I could use a power steering pump from a
> 98 TJ, which I have access to, on my 81 CJ7?
#42
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: power steering in a CJ7
Nope, The Saginaw kits are probably the same for Ford and GMs but
the their housing and mounting holes will be different as per
installation there may be a external difference we can see in the
drawings at: http://www.----------.com/steering/
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Greg wrote:
>
> Hey Bill, does that sort of say I could use a power steering pump from a
> 98 TJ, which I have access to, on my 81 CJ7?
the their housing and mounting holes will be different as per
installation there may be a external difference we can see in the
drawings at: http://www.----------.com/steering/
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Greg wrote:
>
> Hey Bill, does that sort of say I could use a power steering pump from a
> 98 TJ, which I have access to, on my 81 CJ7?
#43
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: power steering in a CJ7
Nope, The Saginaw kits are probably the same for Ford and GMs but
the their housing and mounting holes will be different as per
installation there may be a external difference we can see in the
drawings at: http://www.----------.com/steering/
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Greg wrote:
>
> Hey Bill, does that sort of say I could use a power steering pump from a
> 98 TJ, which I have access to, on my 81 CJ7?
the their housing and mounting holes will be different as per
installation there may be a external difference we can see in the
drawings at: http://www.----------.com/steering/
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:--------------------
Greg wrote:
>
> Hey Bill, does that sort of say I could use a power steering pump from a
> 98 TJ, which I have access to, on my 81 CJ7?
#44
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Posts: n/a
Re: power steering in a CJ7
It used to be power steering and automatic transmission fluid
wasn't an petroleum product, but whale oil, until 1972 when the Greenies
got all pissed off and stopped, us from using it. So, they use Real
rubber for their seals, which we know oil eats, in your case is they
swelled and stopped the leak.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Burke Design Group wrote:
>
> Greg,
> I had the same problem with my 84' CJ7. It had a pretty bad leak. I had to
> add fluid every time I drove it. I added every stop leak sold and they
> didn't help a bit. One day I was out of fluid and it was screaming when I
> turned. I figured since I was going to replace it any way I would just put
> any lightweight oil in that I had. The only thing I had on the shelf was
> "one-mix" It was the oil you add to gas for a two stroke engine. It is green
> in color. Surprise the box hasn't leaked in about a year and a half..
> Rebuilding it is the correct answer but I was intimidated by that thought. I
> was prepared to buy a new quick ratio unit for about $400. I felt I could
> bolt and rebolt a replacement unit. As I said it hasn't leaked in over a
> year. My two cents worth ;). I wouldn't recommend this unless you are
> prepared to replace the unit. It worked for me but, no guarantees!!!
> Ben
>
> P.s. I love the group! I have been lurking for the past couple of months!
>
> "Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:he9fd.26094$Pl.21892@pd7tw1no...
> > Ok, will give it all a good clean and hopefully just change the seals
> > then.
> >
> > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > news:417D1191.B0B96E1C@sympatico.ca...
> > > Only if you want to replace a unit that lasted 24 years with one that
> > > 'will' leak right away if it isn't already leaking...
> > >
> > > They put a crappy seal in the TJ box. When I helped rebuild the last
> > > one, the shop gave us a CJ or YJ adjuster plug and said it will last
> > > like the old ones.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > >
> > > Greg wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Hey Bill, does that sort of say I could use a power steering pump
> from
> > >> a
> > >> 98 TJ, which I have access to, on my 81 CJ7?
> > >>
> > >> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > >> news:417C4F11.B008A692@***.net...
> > >> > Seals:
> > >> >
> http://www.rubicon4x4.com/catalog/pr...24_2108_2103/p
> roducts_offroad/4281
> > >> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > >> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > >> >
> > >> > Greg wrote:
> > >> >>
> > >> >> Put my 81 CJ7 in the garage the other day to do some work on it,
> > >> >> after
> > >> >> a
> > >> >> couple days I noticed there is a puddle of oil under power steering
> > >> >> box,
> > >> >> checked the lines, no leaks, deffinately coming from power steering.
> > >> >> Question is, are there seals you can change, or rebuild kits? See
> > >> >> online
> > >> >> the
> > >> >> price for a new one is about $350.00 US, that's a big chunk of
> money,
> > >> >> rebuilt engine is only $1100.00. Must be a cheaper way then new one.
> >
> >
wasn't an petroleum product, but whale oil, until 1972 when the Greenies
got all pissed off and stopped, us from using it. So, they use Real
rubber for their seals, which we know oil eats, in your case is they
swelled and stopped the leak.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Burke Design Group wrote:
>
> Greg,
> I had the same problem with my 84' CJ7. It had a pretty bad leak. I had to
> add fluid every time I drove it. I added every stop leak sold and they
> didn't help a bit. One day I was out of fluid and it was screaming when I
> turned. I figured since I was going to replace it any way I would just put
> any lightweight oil in that I had. The only thing I had on the shelf was
> "one-mix" It was the oil you add to gas for a two stroke engine. It is green
> in color. Surprise the box hasn't leaked in about a year and a half..
> Rebuilding it is the correct answer but I was intimidated by that thought. I
> was prepared to buy a new quick ratio unit for about $400. I felt I could
> bolt and rebolt a replacement unit. As I said it hasn't leaked in over a
> year. My two cents worth ;). I wouldn't recommend this unless you are
> prepared to replace the unit. It worked for me but, no guarantees!!!
> Ben
>
> P.s. I love the group! I have been lurking for the past couple of months!
>
> "Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:he9fd.26094$Pl.21892@pd7tw1no...
> > Ok, will give it all a good clean and hopefully just change the seals
> > then.
> >
> > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > news:417D1191.B0B96E1C@sympatico.ca...
> > > Only if you want to replace a unit that lasted 24 years with one that
> > > 'will' leak right away if it isn't already leaking...
> > >
> > > They put a crappy seal in the TJ box. When I helped rebuild the last
> > > one, the shop gave us a CJ or YJ adjuster plug and said it will last
> > > like the old ones.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > >
> > > Greg wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Hey Bill, does that sort of say I could use a power steering pump
> from
> > >> a
> > >> 98 TJ, which I have access to, on my 81 CJ7?
> > >>
> > >> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > >> news:417C4F11.B008A692@***.net...
> > >> > Seals:
> > >> >
> http://www.rubicon4x4.com/catalog/pr...24_2108_2103/p
> roducts_offroad/4281
> > >> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > >> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > >> >
> > >> > Greg wrote:
> > >> >>
> > >> >> Put my 81 CJ7 in the garage the other day to do some work on it,
> > >> >> after
> > >> >> a
> > >> >> couple days I noticed there is a puddle of oil under power steering
> > >> >> box,
> > >> >> checked the lines, no leaks, deffinately coming from power steering.
> > >> >> Question is, are there seals you can change, or rebuild kits? See
> > >> >> online
> > >> >> the
> > >> >> price for a new one is about $350.00 US, that's a big chunk of
> money,
> > >> >> rebuilt engine is only $1100.00. Must be a cheaper way then new one.
> >
> >
#45
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: power steering in a CJ7
It used to be power steering and automatic transmission fluid
wasn't an petroleum product, but whale oil, until 1972 when the Greenies
got all pissed off and stopped, us from using it. So, they use Real
rubber for their seals, which we know oil eats, in your case is they
swelled and stopped the leak.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Burke Design Group wrote:
>
> Greg,
> I had the same problem with my 84' CJ7. It had a pretty bad leak. I had to
> add fluid every time I drove it. I added every stop leak sold and they
> didn't help a bit. One day I was out of fluid and it was screaming when I
> turned. I figured since I was going to replace it any way I would just put
> any lightweight oil in that I had. The only thing I had on the shelf was
> "one-mix" It was the oil you add to gas for a two stroke engine. It is green
> in color. Surprise the box hasn't leaked in about a year and a half..
> Rebuilding it is the correct answer but I was intimidated by that thought. I
> was prepared to buy a new quick ratio unit for about $400. I felt I could
> bolt and rebolt a replacement unit. As I said it hasn't leaked in over a
> year. My two cents worth ;). I wouldn't recommend this unless you are
> prepared to replace the unit. It worked for me but, no guarantees!!!
> Ben
>
> P.s. I love the group! I have been lurking for the past couple of months!
>
> "Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:he9fd.26094$Pl.21892@pd7tw1no...
> > Ok, will give it all a good clean and hopefully just change the seals
> > then.
> >
> > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > news:417D1191.B0B96E1C@sympatico.ca...
> > > Only if you want to replace a unit that lasted 24 years with one that
> > > 'will' leak right away if it isn't already leaking...
> > >
> > > They put a crappy seal in the TJ box. When I helped rebuild the last
> > > one, the shop gave us a CJ or YJ adjuster plug and said it will last
> > > like the old ones.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > >
> > > Greg wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Hey Bill, does that sort of say I could use a power steering pump
> from
> > >> a
> > >> 98 TJ, which I have access to, on my 81 CJ7?
> > >>
> > >> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > >> news:417C4F11.B008A692@***.net...
> > >> > Seals:
> > >> >
> http://www.rubicon4x4.com/catalog/pr...24_2108_2103/p
> roducts_offroad/4281
> > >> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > >> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > >> >
> > >> > Greg wrote:
> > >> >>
> > >> >> Put my 81 CJ7 in the garage the other day to do some work on it,
> > >> >> after
> > >> >> a
> > >> >> couple days I noticed there is a puddle of oil under power steering
> > >> >> box,
> > >> >> checked the lines, no leaks, deffinately coming from power steering.
> > >> >> Question is, are there seals you can change, or rebuild kits? See
> > >> >> online
> > >> >> the
> > >> >> price for a new one is about $350.00 US, that's a big chunk of
> money,
> > >> >> rebuilt engine is only $1100.00. Must be a cheaper way then new one.
> >
> >
wasn't an petroleum product, but whale oil, until 1972 when the Greenies
got all pissed off and stopped, us from using it. So, they use Real
rubber for their seals, which we know oil eats, in your case is they
swelled and stopped the leak.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Burke Design Group wrote:
>
> Greg,
> I had the same problem with my 84' CJ7. It had a pretty bad leak. I had to
> add fluid every time I drove it. I added every stop leak sold and they
> didn't help a bit. One day I was out of fluid and it was screaming when I
> turned. I figured since I was going to replace it any way I would just put
> any lightweight oil in that I had. The only thing I had on the shelf was
> "one-mix" It was the oil you add to gas for a two stroke engine. It is green
> in color. Surprise the box hasn't leaked in about a year and a half..
> Rebuilding it is the correct answer but I was intimidated by that thought. I
> was prepared to buy a new quick ratio unit for about $400. I felt I could
> bolt and rebolt a replacement unit. As I said it hasn't leaked in over a
> year. My two cents worth ;). I wouldn't recommend this unless you are
> prepared to replace the unit. It worked for me but, no guarantees!!!
> Ben
>
> P.s. I love the group! I have been lurking for the past couple of months!
>
> "Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:he9fd.26094$Pl.21892@pd7tw1no...
> > Ok, will give it all a good clean and hopefully just change the seals
> > then.
> >
> > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > news:417D1191.B0B96E1C@sympatico.ca...
> > > Only if you want to replace a unit that lasted 24 years with one that
> > > 'will' leak right away if it isn't already leaking...
> > >
> > > They put a crappy seal in the TJ box. When I helped rebuild the last
> > > one, the shop gave us a CJ or YJ adjuster plug and said it will last
> > > like the old ones.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > >
> > > Greg wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Hey Bill, does that sort of say I could use a power steering pump
> from
> > >> a
> > >> 98 TJ, which I have access to, on my 81 CJ7?
> > >>
> > >> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > >> news:417C4F11.B008A692@***.net...
> > >> > Seals:
> > >> >
> http://www.rubicon4x4.com/catalog/pr...24_2108_2103/p
> roducts_offroad/4281
> > >> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > >> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > >> >
> > >> > Greg wrote:
> > >> >>
> > >> >> Put my 81 CJ7 in the garage the other day to do some work on it,
> > >> >> after
> > >> >> a
> > >> >> couple days I noticed there is a puddle of oil under power steering
> > >> >> box,
> > >> >> checked the lines, no leaks, deffinately coming from power steering.
> > >> >> Question is, are there seals you can change, or rebuild kits? See
> > >> >> online
> > >> >> the
> > >> >> price for a new one is about $350.00 US, that's a big chunk of
> money,
> > >> >> rebuilt engine is only $1100.00. Must be a cheaper way then new one.
> >
> >
#46
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: power steering in a CJ7
It used to be power steering and automatic transmission fluid
wasn't an petroleum product, but whale oil, until 1972 when the Greenies
got all pissed off and stopped, us from using it. So, they use Real
rubber for their seals, which we know oil eats, in your case is they
swelled and stopped the leak.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Burke Design Group wrote:
>
> Greg,
> I had the same problem with my 84' CJ7. It had a pretty bad leak. I had to
> add fluid every time I drove it. I added every stop leak sold and they
> didn't help a bit. One day I was out of fluid and it was screaming when I
> turned. I figured since I was going to replace it any way I would just put
> any lightweight oil in that I had. The only thing I had on the shelf was
> "one-mix" It was the oil you add to gas for a two stroke engine. It is green
> in color. Surprise the box hasn't leaked in about a year and a half..
> Rebuilding it is the correct answer but I was intimidated by that thought. I
> was prepared to buy a new quick ratio unit for about $400. I felt I could
> bolt and rebolt a replacement unit. As I said it hasn't leaked in over a
> year. My two cents worth ;). I wouldn't recommend this unless you are
> prepared to replace the unit. It worked for me but, no guarantees!!!
> Ben
>
> P.s. I love the group! I have been lurking for the past couple of months!
>
> "Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:he9fd.26094$Pl.21892@pd7tw1no...
> > Ok, will give it all a good clean and hopefully just change the seals
> > then.
> >
> > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > news:417D1191.B0B96E1C@sympatico.ca...
> > > Only if you want to replace a unit that lasted 24 years with one that
> > > 'will' leak right away if it isn't already leaking...
> > >
> > > They put a crappy seal in the TJ box. When I helped rebuild the last
> > > one, the shop gave us a CJ or YJ adjuster plug and said it will last
> > > like the old ones.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > >
> > > Greg wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Hey Bill, does that sort of say I could use a power steering pump
> from
> > >> a
> > >> 98 TJ, which I have access to, on my 81 CJ7?
> > >>
> > >> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > >> news:417C4F11.B008A692@***.net...
> > >> > Seals:
> > >> >
> http://www.rubicon4x4.com/catalog/pr...24_2108_2103/p
> roducts_offroad/4281
> > >> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > >> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > >> >
> > >> > Greg wrote:
> > >> >>
> > >> >> Put my 81 CJ7 in the garage the other day to do some work on it,
> > >> >> after
> > >> >> a
> > >> >> couple days I noticed there is a puddle of oil under power steering
> > >> >> box,
> > >> >> checked the lines, no leaks, deffinately coming from power steering.
> > >> >> Question is, are there seals you can change, or rebuild kits? See
> > >> >> online
> > >> >> the
> > >> >> price for a new one is about $350.00 US, that's a big chunk of
> money,
> > >> >> rebuilt engine is only $1100.00. Must be a cheaper way then new one.
> >
> >
wasn't an petroleum product, but whale oil, until 1972 when the Greenies
got all pissed off and stopped, us from using it. So, they use Real
rubber for their seals, which we know oil eats, in your case is they
swelled and stopped the leak.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
Burke Design Group wrote:
>
> Greg,
> I had the same problem with my 84' CJ7. It had a pretty bad leak. I had to
> add fluid every time I drove it. I added every stop leak sold and they
> didn't help a bit. One day I was out of fluid and it was screaming when I
> turned. I figured since I was going to replace it any way I would just put
> any lightweight oil in that I had. The only thing I had on the shelf was
> "one-mix" It was the oil you add to gas for a two stroke engine. It is green
> in color. Surprise the box hasn't leaked in about a year and a half..
> Rebuilding it is the correct answer but I was intimidated by that thought. I
> was prepared to buy a new quick ratio unit for about $400. I felt I could
> bolt and rebolt a replacement unit. As I said it hasn't leaked in over a
> year. My two cents worth ;). I wouldn't recommend this unless you are
> prepared to replace the unit. It worked for me but, no guarantees!!!
> Ben
>
> P.s. I love the group! I have been lurking for the past couple of months!
>
> "Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:he9fd.26094$Pl.21892@pd7tw1no...
> > Ok, will give it all a good clean and hopefully just change the seals
> > then.
> >
> > "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> > news:417D1191.B0B96E1C@sympatico.ca...
> > > Only if you want to replace a unit that lasted 24 years with one that
> > > 'will' leak right away if it isn't already leaking...
> > >
> > > They put a crappy seal in the TJ box. When I helped rebuild the last
> > > one, the shop gave us a CJ or YJ adjuster plug and said it will last
> > > like the old ones.
> > >
> > > Mike
> > > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > >
> > > Greg wrote:
> > >>
> > >> Hey Bill, does that sort of say I could use a power steering pump
> from
> > >> a
> > >> 98 TJ, which I have access to, on my 81 CJ7?
> > >>
> > >> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> > >> news:417C4F11.B008A692@***.net...
> > >> > Seals:
> > >> >
> http://www.rubicon4x4.com/catalog/pr...24_2108_2103/p
> roducts_offroad/4281
> > >> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > >> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> > >> >
> > >> > Greg wrote:
> > >> >>
> > >> >> Put my 81 CJ7 in the garage the other day to do some work on it,
> > >> >> after
> > >> >> a
> > >> >> couple days I noticed there is a puddle of oil under power steering
> > >> >> box,
> > >> >> checked the lines, no leaks, deffinately coming from power steering.
> > >> >> Question is, are there seals you can change, or rebuild kits? See
> > >> >> online
> > >> >> the
> > >> >> price for a new one is about $350.00 US, that's a big chunk of
> money,
> > >> >> rebuilt engine is only $1100.00. Must be a cheaper way then new one.
> >
> >
#47
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: power steering in a CJ7 - PART NUMBER INFORMATION
I have the kit from Napa.
Steering Gear Seal Kit, 7-181
I don't remember the price, but it was under $40. I have the '81 CJ5, so the
power steering parts should be the same.
"Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:wpQed.12059$nl.1641@pd7tw3no...
> Put my 81 CJ7 in the garage the other day to do some work on it, after a
> couple days I noticed there is a puddle of oil under power steering box,
> checked the lines, no leaks, deffinately coming from power steering.
> Question is, are there seals you can change, or rebuild kits? See online
> the price for a new one is about $350.00 US, that's a big chunk of money,
> rebuilt engine is only $1100.00. Must be a cheaper way then new one.
>
Steering Gear Seal Kit, 7-181
I don't remember the price, but it was under $40. I have the '81 CJ5, so the
power steering parts should be the same.
"Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:wpQed.12059$nl.1641@pd7tw3no...
> Put my 81 CJ7 in the garage the other day to do some work on it, after a
> couple days I noticed there is a puddle of oil under power steering box,
> checked the lines, no leaks, deffinately coming from power steering.
> Question is, are there seals you can change, or rebuild kits? See online
> the price for a new one is about $350.00 US, that's a big chunk of money,
> rebuilt engine is only $1100.00. Must be a cheaper way then new one.
>
#48
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: power steering in a CJ7 - PART NUMBER INFORMATION
I have the kit from Napa.
Steering Gear Seal Kit, 7-181
I don't remember the price, but it was under $40. I have the '81 CJ5, so the
power steering parts should be the same.
"Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:wpQed.12059$nl.1641@pd7tw3no...
> Put my 81 CJ7 in the garage the other day to do some work on it, after a
> couple days I noticed there is a puddle of oil under power steering box,
> checked the lines, no leaks, deffinately coming from power steering.
> Question is, are there seals you can change, or rebuild kits? See online
> the price for a new one is about $350.00 US, that's a big chunk of money,
> rebuilt engine is only $1100.00. Must be a cheaper way then new one.
>
Steering Gear Seal Kit, 7-181
I don't remember the price, but it was under $40. I have the '81 CJ5, so the
power steering parts should be the same.
"Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Put my 81 CJ7 in the garage the other day to do some work on it, after a
> couple days I noticed there is a puddle of oil under power steering box,
> checked the lines, no leaks, deffinately coming from power steering.
> Question is, are there seals you can change, or rebuild kits? See online
> the price for a new one is about $350.00 US, that's a big chunk of money,
> rebuilt engine is only $1100.00. Must be a cheaper way then new one.
>
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Re: power steering in a CJ7 - PART NUMBER INFORMATION
I have the kit from Napa.
Steering Gear Seal Kit, 7-181
I don't remember the price, but it was under $40. I have the '81 CJ5, so the
power steering parts should be the same.
"Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> Put my 81 CJ7 in the garage the other day to do some work on it, after a
> couple days I noticed there is a puddle of oil under power steering box,
> checked the lines, no leaks, deffinately coming from power steering.
> Question is, are there seals you can change, or rebuild kits? See online
> the price for a new one is about $350.00 US, that's a big chunk of money,
> rebuilt engine is only $1100.00. Must be a cheaper way then new one.
>
Steering Gear Seal Kit, 7-181
I don't remember the price, but it was under $40. I have the '81 CJ5, so the
power steering parts should be the same.
"Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:wpQed.12059$nl.1641@pd7tw3no...
> Put my 81 CJ7 in the garage the other day to do some work on it, after a
> couple days I noticed there is a puddle of oil under power steering box,
> checked the lines, no leaks, deffinately coming from power steering.
> Question is, are there seals you can change, or rebuild kits? See online
> the price for a new one is about $350.00 US, that's a big chunk of money,
> rebuilt engine is only $1100.00. Must be a cheaper way then new one.
>
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Re: power steering in a CJ7
Are the fittings leaking? If not, why mess with them. Normally the
seals can be done with the box hanging there just sitting on a jack or
box or something. Same goes if the pitman isn't leaking, why undo it?
Just leave it hooked up and replace the input seal.
This away all you have to do is take the box off the frame, nothing
else.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
CRWLR wrote:
>
> There is a seal kit you can get for the steering unit, the kit costs about
> $40. I have a kit, but the fittings are very tight and I can't get them off,
> so I have a kit on the shelf, a leak on the floor, and a bottle of power
> steering fluid stuck in a corner of the inside fender.
>
> "Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:wpQed.12059$nl.1641@pd7tw3no...
> > Put my 81 CJ7 in the garage the other day to do some work on it, after a
> > couple days I noticed there is a puddle of oil under power steering box,
> > checked the lines, no leaks, deffinately coming from power steering.
> > Question is, are there seals you can change, or rebuild kits? See online
> the
> > price for a new one is about $350.00 US, that's a big chunk of money,
> > rebuilt engine is only $1100.00. Must be a cheaper way then new one.
> >
> >
seals can be done with the box hanging there just sitting on a jack or
box or something. Same goes if the pitman isn't leaking, why undo it?
Just leave it hooked up and replace the input seal.
This away all you have to do is take the box off the frame, nothing
else.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
CRWLR wrote:
>
> There is a seal kit you can get for the steering unit, the kit costs about
> $40. I have a kit, but the fittings are very tight and I can't get them off,
> so I have a kit on the shelf, a leak on the floor, and a bottle of power
> steering fluid stuck in a corner of the inside fender.
>
> "Greg" <greglc84@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:wpQed.12059$nl.1641@pd7tw3no...
> > Put my 81 CJ7 in the garage the other day to do some work on it, after a
> > couple days I noticed there is a puddle of oil under power steering box,
> > checked the lines, no leaks, deffinately coming from power steering.
> > Question is, are there seals you can change, or rebuild kits? See online
> the
> > price for a new one is about $350.00 US, that's a big chunk of money,
> > rebuilt engine is only $1100.00. Must be a cheaper way then new one.
> >
> >