Power steering gear box leaking

[dirtynails]

So, on my '83 the power steering geer box is leaking from the end towards the steering wheel. The leak isn't real bad yet. Do I need to start thinking about geting a new one or should I just try putting stop leak in it. Any brand you recomend? What would you do?

 

[chalet2506]

My opinion is that you should try the seal because it's cheap and might work. Here's cbbr's thread, I used it a while back in it's a great step by step on how to do it.

http://coloradok5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=142812&highlight=steering+box

But plan on either rebuilding or buying a new one. Mine's leaking about as bad now as it was before.

 

[dirtynails]

thanks, that's a good thread you handed me.

 

[chalet2506]

Get the search function. You wouldn't believe what you can find on here. The only reason I ever start posts in the Garage is so people will think I'm actually working on my truck from time to time, instead of just drinking beer and surfing the Lounge.