where to fill up power steering fluid

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  1. borjawil

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    ok so might be a stupid question but where do i fill up the power steering fluid? i know where the pump is, and on my 80 camaro the fill up is right there. on my 72 maverick I noticed i had no belt to the pump so i got one. checked the dipstick for it and nothing in it. do i just fill where the dipstick goes or ?
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    In the dipstick hole.
     
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    cool thanks.
     
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    Be forewarned that your system is probably going to have various leaks! There are replacement parts available, but it can get expensive! Post again when you find your leaks, as most of us have been down this road!:)
     
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    My power steering doesn't leak anymore. Cuz I yanked all that crap all out and threw it all away!
     
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    I've got some of the hoses (new). you can have them cheap.
     
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    yea i guess i need a pump first lol. forgot to check it by hand. some squealing ensued. then burning rubber. then nothing. pump is locked up.
     
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    Pumps are getting harder to find, last time I was at Napa, it was 3 weeks to get one. Maybe find a local re-builder.
    Or if it will cross to a Mustang one, National Parts depot, in Canton might have them in stock.
     
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    whats it take to rebuild em? any kits out there? you said it crosses to a mustang. what years?
     
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    I have the pump and hoses if you need them. Send me a pm if you need. Also have the ps valve, centerlink and pitman arm.
     

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