Eugene Casinias

Arrggg!!! I got jinxed reading this thread the past few days. Now my CJ's
pissing in the parking lot after only a "minor" leak the past few months
(well maybe more than a few)...

I'm leaking right at the base of the steering shaft and I'm thinking the
same seal as you. Do you know where the seal kit can be ordered online??
I'm in S. Korea with no Napa parts stores around and I'd hate to send my mom
on a parts hunt back home in CA. I tried the Napa online site with no luck.
I'm actually tempted to go for a reman. box so my wife won't notice the CJ
being down again.

Thanks for any info. -Geno
"Jeff Strickland" <beerman@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:vo3njtf2kdbn03@corp.supernews.com...
> Mine definitely leaks where the steering column goes into the steering
box.
> I have bad seals, and flare fittings on the hoses that were put on be a
> gorilla. I bought a flare wrench, and the fitting is so tight that the
> wrench opens. I need to take the grill and radiator off to get a better
> angle on the fittings so I can get the hoses off so I can replace the
> various seals. The seal kit is only $40, a whole new steering box is $175.
>
>
>
> "DougW" <post.replies@invalid.address> wrote in message
> news:b5ofb.6250$Cp5.3323@news2.central.***.net...
> > DougW did pass the time by typing:
> > > Jeff Strickland did pass the time by typing:
> > >> My power steering unit stops leaking to tell me it is empty.
> > >
> > > If it's not immediately barfing all over the place then the leak
> > > is usually in the return line or in the seal between the reservoir
> > > and the pump. (an O ring) The lines get old and sometimes crack.
> > > Beware of the ps reservoir, I've broken the stupid return nipple
> > > more than once. But since it's low pressure (just a return) you
> > > can drill and put in a new brass fitting.
> >
> > OH.. I do need to add one very important thing.
> >
> > NEVER feel for a PS pump leak with the engine running.
> > A small leak can create enough pressure to inject the
> > fluid into your skin. That and you can get caught on
> > the belt. The same actually goes for working on any
> > hydraulic system.
> >
> > --
> > DougW
> >
> >
>