1972 Pontiac LeMans Steering Box Leak Fix

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2COOL72
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Hi Everybody,
This is my first post so please be patient and my donation is made.
My steering gearbox is leaking.
Is that normally something I can remove and take to mechanic to reseal?
If not, I have about 4 choices of gear ratios to choose from if I get a new one.
How do I know which one is best for my car, 1972 pontiac lemans sport convertible stock 350, 3 speed automatic with 68,000 mile.
I have time to send it somewhere to be rebuilt if needed or economically feasable.
Thanks :roll:
Apr 9, 2007 at 11:20 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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The tighter ratio will just make it respond quicker to turns of the wheel, it is kind of a personal preference as to what you like. Finding someone to reseal isnt impossible, but that is kind of old school now days. If you want to keep it original then search out a capable tech to rebuild it for you
Apr 10, 2007 at 3:50 AM

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Have a capable technician rebuild or reseal the original steering gearbox if you want to keep it stock. A tighter gear ratio only makes steering respond quicker and is a personal preference.

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The owner of a 1972 Pontiac LeMans with a leaking steering gearbox asks whether the unit can be removed and resealed and how to choose among replacement gear ratios. The expert says ratio choice is preference, with a tighter ratio responding quicker, and recommends finding a capable technician to rebuild the original gearbox.

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