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    Offline EVIL72

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    Leaky power steering box
    « on: March 26, 2006 - 03:03:40 AM »
     My power steering box is leaking around the adjusting nut on the top, even though the adjusting nut is tight. What kind of a seal is under the adjusting nut? Does anyone know it's official name so I'll know what to ask for? and do auto parts places carry this or do I have to go to the dealer? Is it just an O ring that I can pick up at the hardware store?
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    Offline 70challengerrt

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    Re: Leaky power steering box
    « Reply #1 on: March 27, 2006 - 06:25:58 PM »
    I don't know the name but I bought the kit with all the seals from car quest for $15.00. Or you can try an additive like Lucas.
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    Offline EVIL72

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    Re: Leaky power steering box
    « Reply #2 on: March 27, 2006 - 11:04:42 PM »
     Thanks, that's what I needed to know.  :cheers:
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    Offline 1BADFISH™

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    Re: Leaky power steering box
    « Reply #3 on: March 27, 2006 - 11:08:18 PM »
    I'm not 100% sure, but I don't know if you can change the top seal. Mine is leaking and I bought a new steering box from the local parts store for 175cdn. Didn't put it in yet though.

    Dave
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    Offline Mopar_Mudder

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    Re: Leaky power steering box
    « Reply #4 on: November 08, 2012 - 01:36:59 PM »
    I have the same question and the picture is long gone on this thread. I rebuilt my box with a new seal kit and have an o-ring under the ajusting nut. I am guessing I put the correct thing in their, been too long ago. Anyways it leaks under the nut and on top of the nut coming up through the threads. I tried putting a fatter o-ring in because the one I had in their looked to small to me, well that made it worse  :clueless:
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    Offline VTMopar

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    Re: Leaky power steering box
    « Reply #5 on: November 10, 2012 - 01:15:04 PM »
    Very timely post..... I have the same issue.... I hope someone chimes in with an easy solution! 

    VT Mopar
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    Offline Mopar_Mudder

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    Re: Leaky power steering box
    « Reply #6 on: November 10, 2012 - 06:49:27 PM »
    I ended up sticking a thicker/fater o-ring and I think it is ok. But so far I am just using a drill to spin the pump. Be along time before I actually get it running to truely test it.
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    2008 3500 Mega Cab Dually, Resistal Edition
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