Power steering gear kit
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From: Chilliwack
Car: 1989 Iroc
Engine: 350
Transmission: Auto
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Power steering gear kit
Looking for knowledge. I own a 89 iroc with FE2 suspension. I have ordered a rebuild kit from " Edelmann, part # 8780. Looking at the kit there is not the square gasket for the side cover. They say it has been upgraded to an o-ring which is in the kit. I am a little apprehensive as I do not see a 0-ring groove on the cover or the mating body. I would like to keep this unit as I have owned the car since new. Does anyone have any experience or familiar with this upgrade. Thankyou thirdgens.
Anyone ?
Anyone ?
Last edited by Hal54; May 5, 2017 at 09:33 AM. Reason: I believe " the truth is out there"
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From: Tracy, CA
Car: '87 IROC
Engine: LB9
Transmission: TH700R4
Re: Power steering gear kit
I'm going to guess that the Edelmann 8780 is for a steering gear that has a snap ring side cover, not a 4-bolt side cover.
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From: Portland, OR
Car: 86 Imponte Ruiner 450GT, 91 Formula
Engine: 350 Vortec, FIRST TPI, 325 RWHP
Transmission: 700R4 3000 stall.
Axle/Gears: 9 Bolt Torsen 3.70
Re: Power steering gear kit
What's wrong with the box? Leaking? All the kit addresses is seals and gaskets.
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From: Chilliwack
Car: 1989 Iroc
Engine: 350
Transmission: Auto
Axle/Gears: 3.73
Re: Power steering gear kit
After start-up the steering is tight until I move it back and forth a couple of times them it is normal. I have owned it since 89 and I figure the seals and bearings are due for replacement . This could be the cause of this issue.