I agree 100 % with Brian, I been through the same
thing before once. I learned my lesson and from
there that is what I do since I owm two 505's.
Eric
- Brian Holm <peugeots@vtlink.net> wrote:
> Peter,
>
> It looks as if it is the pinionvalve leaking
> into the rack through the
> lower seal. It really doesn't pay to try to
> rebuild the aluminum
> pinionvalves with new seals because the body
> usually needs sleeving where
> the o-rings ride. Also the top seal is staked
> in, not secured with a
> c-clip like the iron pinionvalves before '84.
> A rebuilt rack is quite a
> lot less expensive than a new pinionvalve,
> includes inner tie rods and
> comes with a lifetime warranty, so that is what
> I recommend. The V6/ABS
> rack with variable steering can be hard to
> find. I have one in stock, though.
>
> Brian Holm, Parts for Peugeots
>
> At 06:04 AM 7/17/2005, petermcgarvey@att.net
> wrote:
>
> >Well,
> >
> >Everything went in as planned. Rebuilt
> Steering Pump for my V-6 ( variable
> >assist ), new plumbing ( high & low pressure )
> pipes and hoses. no leaks,
> >everything is tight and working for about 2 -3
> hours of driving. Of note,
> >I just got my Classic Car Tags the day before.
> I missed Carlisle Event
> >this summer for this reason, no tags and
> steering problem.
> >Then the right side ( rack bellows) started
> oozing brake fluid after
> >sitting for about 30 minutes and engine turned
> off. I am wondering if the
> >seals are just dried out, since the 505 has
> been sitting for over 6
> >months, and need to be worked again or is it a
> true failure. I am also not
> >certain if I switched the feed and return
> pipes that go from the Ram to
> >the Pinion Valve, thus causing pressure on the
> wrong side of the rack.
> >Any thoughts on that? My repair manuals do not
> clearing state which pipe
> >threads into which side.
> >Any experience with his or with rebuilding the
> steering rack and just what
> >is involved including time and parts that need
> to be replaced? Does the
> >rack need to come down for rebuilding or is
> there a spare rack someone
> >wants to part with for my 505 V-6 Variable
> speed version? I really want to
> >get this done during the summer months and
> enjoy driving it.
> >Any thoughts? I know there is a lot of
> knowledge out there on this issue.
> >Also any repair facilities in the Philadelphia
> area that you would
> >recommend if I got this route?
> >
> >Peter
>
> Brian Holm, Parts for Peugeots
> at Peugeot Holm, since 1969
> 2120 Maple Hill
> Plainfield, VT, 05667
> 802-454-7132, fax -1310
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