Hi Gang,

I have a power steering gear box that leaks fluid all over the place from the sector shaft adjusting screw. This pic should explain it all. I have tried on more than one occasion to tighten the nut and it still leaks. I might have tweaked something by overtightening. How might I fix this problem outside of replacing the whole unit? I could keep adding fluid but I hate the thought of polluting the reasonably pristine Oregon environment.

Thanks,

Tom

Try a brass plumbing washer. Might help, depending on why it's leaking.

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1980 Aspen 225 super six

There is usually an aluminum ID tag under the nut that also works as a seal. I don't remember right now if the center of the hole in the ID tag has a rubber center or not.

Either way, looks like yours is missing.

What year box/car?

Just curious I might have a spare you could have in 'the shed'...

-D.Idiot

Uh-oh, not "The Shed"!

There is also an o-ring seal under that cover (two really, one for the cover and one for the screw), but the cover must be removed to access the one for the screw, if I remember correctly.

D/W

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If it ain't broke, fix it!

I'm with Eric,

Why is he going in the shed?!!!! Doesn't he hear the scary MUSIC!!!!

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1980 Aspen 225 super six

Thanks guys. I put an extra rubber o-ring under the nut and now have no more leaks. I was just worried that I would loosen something and parts would fly everywhere.

Tom