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What is the difference between rebuilt and remanufactured? The terms rebuilt and remanufactured are used to describe how a rebuilder or manufacturer wishes to present their product and are basically synonymous. Because there is no industry standard that sets parameters for what constitutes rebuilt or remanufactured products, rebuilders must only differentiate their products from new products by labeling them as rebuilt or remanufactured. Customers should ask a supplier of remanufactured products what they do to rebuild their products so they will know what they are receiving for their money. top of page What is your rebuilding process? • The unit is cleaned and inspected for external damage and physical function. • The unit is disassembled, cleaned again, and inspected for internal damage and wear. • Shafts are reconditioned and polished or replaced. • Housings are honed and sleeved as required. • Parts are cleaned again and prepared for reassembly. • The unit is reassembled with OEM (original equipment manufacturer) seals, teflon rings, O-rings and other parts as needed. • All settings and adjustments are set to factory specifications. • Final testing is perfomed for function, pressure and leaks. • The unit is painted with a high quality paint to match the original look. Custom detailing is available at extra charge. If a unit is non-rebuildable due to damage or extreme rust, the customer is notified of their options: • Return the unit to the customer. • Supply the customer with a rebuildable core unit for an additional charge. Core charges are generally what you would pay for a unit at a salvage yard. top of page What is a quick-ratio conversion and why would I want one? During the 1960s and 1970s, GM installed power steering gearboxes in their "A" and "F" body cars that had a very slow turning ratio. It took as many as 4 to 4½ turns of the steering wheel to get the wheels to turn from extreme right to extreme left. This slow turning ratio was most noticeable when parking or negotiating curves. Not only does it take more turns of the steering wheel to turn the wheels, it also takes more turns of the steering wheel to correct the direction of the car. This means that correcting quickly in a curve or taking evasive maneuveurs to avoid an accident takes longer with a slow turning ratio. With our quick-ratio conversion, we install a NEW factory quick-ratio worm gear and power piston in your gearbox as it is rebuilt. This will give you a 12:1 ratio and bring your car from lock to lock in 3 turns or less, depending on your application. This will greatly enhance the car's driveability, handling, and ability to avoid road hazards. top of page Can I take a power steering gearbox from a late-model Camaro or Firebird and make it work on my Chevelle, GTO, 442 or GS? There are several things to consider before attempting this swap: • The Camaro/Firebird gearboxes have internal stops built into the gearbox to limit the amount of swing for the pitman arm ("F" bodies do not need as much swing as "A" bodies). If you install an "F" body gearbox on your "A" body without removing the internal stops, the turning radius of your car will be reduced and you will have a hard time making U-turns or parking. • If a late model (1980 and up) gearbox is used, the flex coupling will need to be changed because it is smaller in diameter than the early models. • The power steering pump pressure and return lines must be changed, since the late model gearboxes are metric and the early models are SAE. In addition, the pressure fitting on the back of the power steering pump will need to be changed to metric. top of page What do I have to change if I have my gearbox converted to quick ratio? NOTHING! Just remove the gearbox and ship it to us, with or without the pitman arm attached. We will convert it and ship it back to you ready to install in about 2 weeks. top of page Can you convert my full-size GM gearbox to a faster ratio? Yes, there are two ways to accomplish this. Contact Power Steering Services for details. top of page What is your warranty? Power Steering Services, Inc. warrants all power steering products remanufactured by Power Steering Services, Inc. to be free of defects in materials and workmanship as long as the original purchaser owns the vehicle and the component was installed to factory specifications, excluding commercial vehicles*. Power Steering Services, Inc. agrees to repair or replace, at their discretion, any remanufactured unit or component that fails due to material or workmanship. Manual steering components and units are warranted for a period of 24 months. This warranty does not apply to units or components that fail due to installer or operator negligence, accidents, alterations of factory specifications, changes in adjustments, disassembly, inappropriate installation, or failure to flush the power steering system prior to installation. Power Steering Services, Inc. will not pay labor claims, shipping charges, or claims of compensated damages. Warranty claims must be accompanied by a copy of the receipt. * Commercial vehicle units are warranted for a period of 12 months with the same stipulations as non-commercial vehicles. top of page |
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