My control valve is leaking really badly - really badly

Its pouring like the rain.

Its not dripping, its like the tap is on.

What do i do ?

Rebuild it ?

Or buy it new - rebuilt

L
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They are $205 for a rebuilt through Concours parts.

I sent you a PM too on a possible local rebuilder.
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<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: fakesnake on 8/29/06 12:08pm ]</font>

I have rebuilt mine. Some of the rebuilt stuff I have purchased was junk. Unless your core is totally bad, I believe rebuilding is the best was to go. I would disassemble the unit and make sure the valves are free and not pitted. Along with the seal kit, I would replace the ball stud and seats.

Norm

****, i just remembered i replaced the control valve on my 63.

Napa

http://www.napaonline.com/masterpage...amp;SubCatId=5

I know it is a pic of a ram instead of the valve - [ bad web design [img]/forums/images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] ]

it was only $110ish from them





Fakesnake - thanks for the PM, i'll call him tomorrow.

i'll get one from napa or your guy

thanks

L

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<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: lgh1157 on 8/29/06 12:35pm ]</font>

if you can get one from Napa for $110 I would go that route. Simple and quick.
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Not sure if autozone still has those or not but used to. Now i need to slap myself into remembering where the other place i saw them at are reasonabley priced.
Are you sure it's the valve and not one of the hoses and it's running down the valve? Or a hole in the metal tube that's at the end of the hose and connects to the valve? I thought mine was leaking only making a right turn and found out it was the hose but appeared to be the valve.

Deb

I got mine from auto zone for $110. works beautifully. I also replaced those 2 little hoses as well.

It looks like it is leaking from the area where the clamp is.

i think i need to investigate more before buying another

L
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That transmission fluid or even oil is sometimes a real pain to pinpoint the actual leak. There was a good thing from my power steering leaking for years. Some bolts/nuts that normally get all rusted up stayed nice. Gotta look at the bright side ya know.[img]/forums/images/smiles/icon_lol.gif[/img]

the leaking oil coats the underside of your car when you drive too. rust protection........lol