1968 Ford Mustang Convertible Leaking - Chassis, Suspension & Steering

Question: There is a pretty significant leak of power steering fluid that looks to be coming from my hydraulic control valve. I do not believe I have hit anything and the unit looks to only be a couple years old. It almost looks like a seal has blown. Any suggestions on what may be the problem?

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Technican: Hi, I take it that you have a leak from the Power Steering Gear box. I have seen many seals blown on these boxes. Usually the root cause is too much clearance in the internal bushings, buliding too much pressure on the externals seal and either dislodging it or pushing fluid past it. Rarely will simply reinstalling the seal solve the problem long term.

Owner: No, it is not the Power Steering box that is leaking. I am pretty sure it is the hydraulic control valve located underneath the box or a hose has split that is connected to the valve. It looks as if all of the fluid has leaked out after looking at it last night.

Technican: Is this the control for the convertible top?

Owner: No. It is the Hydraulic control valve for the Power steering.

Technican: I have worked under a 68 Mustang, but do not recall the specifics on the steering. Typical is a belt-driven pump on the engine, 2 hoses to the steering gear box. The steering column comes into the top of the gearbox and the pitman arm out the bottom. I have seen some older sytems where the valving (and p/s motor) is seperate from the box (as I understand you). I recommend having a hydraulics shop look at your unit, they should have the parts and expertice needed to make a permanent fix for you. Best wishes

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