Eric wrote:
> Eric 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.)
>>>
>>>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?
>>>
>>
>>The front seal by the pulley can be replaced without too much difficulty.
>>Use both genuine Honda parts and power steering fluid. Non-Honda fluid
>>causes the seals in the steering rack to leak.
>>
>
>
> OK, the above statement was for older power steering pumps. It seems that
> Honda had redesigned it and made it more difficult to replace the front
> seal. Compare the older pump from an Accord http://tinyurl.com/mvl8r with
> the '94 Del Sol http://tinyurl.com/nmbky. Oh well...
>
> Eric
I will check out those sites. Much thanks.
Bob