Roger that, Jim. Thanks.

Bob



jim beam wrote:
> 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)