Front Office wrote:
> My girlfriend's '94 del Sol needs new seals on its
> power steering unit. It doesn't look like that big
> of a sweat to do it myself. (The local garages
> and dealers all want ~$500.)

there's a reason for that...

>
> Question: Does taking the pump apart and replacing
> the gaskets and seals involve special tools? Or is
> this a fairly straightforward thing to do, including
> refilling the system with fluid?

no, it's a huge pita. much better to use reconditioned units. avoid
avoid avoid anything but honda-specific power steering fluid - non-honda
fluid ruins the seals.

>
> I'll check for responses at these two newsgroups,
> or you can write to me at the address below.
>
> Much thanks for any guidance on this.
>
> Bob (armistead_rap(AT)bigfoot.com)