[V8] reasons not to replace your bomb (long) (funny?)

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It all started with decreased brake pedal pressure, greater pedal travel, ducking down to the right on panic stops.  So, in about an hour, I replaced the bomb.  It all went from there.  The power steering rack just blew a seal not long after that (increased system pressure?)  I had Jorgen rebuild it; after getting it replaced, I drove to get the alignment done.  On the way, the power steering pump's seal went out.  Had to replace the pump, but forgot to get the new banjo bolts. (No one reminded me.)  Anyway, the system leaked still, so I rebuilt all of the hoses.  Well, almost all of them, because the one hose that I didn't replace (pump to bomb) continued to leak, and therefore I had intermittent brake pedal.  Got that hose rebuilt, and it has quit leaking and I have great pedal feel.  It only took 6 months to fix it.  Hope this helps out those who have had power steering problems lately.


Joel
'90 V8q
'86 5kcstq