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This evening I finally got around to getting under my '69 convertible to diagnose where the power steering has been leaking. The good news is that it's not the PS pump. It appears that either the pressure or return hose is leaking at the lower fitting where the rubber meets the metal line.
I also noticed that the boot on the power steering cylinder is broken into multiple sections and not doing much to keep dirt off the cylinder.
My question is - How hard are these two repairs and what do I need to complete them? I know I need the boot kit and both hoses, but is there anything else? Will I need any special tools (all I have is standard hand tools)? Finally, do I need to remove the PS pump to get at the hose connections? It looks like I might have to since there isn't a lot of room there (this is a 351W car with power disc front brakes).
I'm pretty much a newbie at DIY, since it's been 30 years or more since I last worked on a car, so any and all advice is welcome.
I also noticed that the boot on the power steering cylinder is broken into multiple sections and not doing much to keep dirt off the cylinder.
My question is - How hard are these two repairs and what do I need to complete them? I know I need the boot kit and both hoses, but is there anything else? Will I need any special tools (all I have is standard hand tools)? Finally, do I need to remove the PS pump to get at the hose connections? It looks like I might have to since there isn't a lot of room there (this is a 351W car with power disc front brakes).
I'm pretty much a newbie at DIY, since it's been 30 years or more since I last worked on a car, so any and all advice is welcome.