AK94GSR

Hey I was just wondering how easy it is to take off your power steering belt. I just want a second opinion, but I am pretty sure that all you have to do is loosen the adjuster bolt and the belt shuold slip right off with no problems. Or is there something else?

nugget8000

Yes, loosen the two 12mm (I believe) mounting bolts and then loosen the wing nut thing and the belt will come right off. Remember to replace the mounting bolts or put them some where so you don't loose them just in case you want it back on.

AK94GSR

Does not having any power steering suck or is it not hard at all.

MintyDip

it took me 2 mintues to take off this weekedn
I really like it off. The steering doesnt feel lose, and it seems like i have more control of the car

The on down fall is getting in and out of small parking....or 3 pointe turns....

hehehe, Other then that I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!

blktyper2001

When you took it off what do you do with the hoses?
And if you put it back on do you simply bolt it back on and
connect the hoses and refill the power steering?

Do you have to bleed the steering fluid somehow?

BoM

make sure u properly inflate ur tires, it'll be harder to turn the wheel

GET ready for a major workout!

nugget8000

You can just leave all the equipment on because that way the system still gets lubricated. You can also take all the equipment off and set up a recirculating system (hook the two hoses together). The main thing is to leave fluid in the system for the lubrication, otherwise it can supposedly wreck your steering system.
Hopefully someone can share their experince on the recirculating system, as I have none with it.

I don't feel it to be unliveable without the PS, and I weigh like 125 or 130 lbs. The only part that sucks is when you are just sitting at a dead stop trying to turn the wheel. If you are at leas slightly rolling it is just fine. The nice thing is if you don't like it, just put the belt back on.

Padawan

With regard to the recirc. system, I put together a simple system after looking at the system mentioned in this post https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=46120 I chose to add a reservoir to the system to make it easier to fill and monitor the fluid level, and I also removed the hard metal line from the rack and used a brass fitting to attach the hose rather than cutting the stock piece as seen in the pics. Hope this helps. I'm very happy with the way it turned out and I wouldn't want to go back to power assist.

Erik_Pb_Foot

A picture would be great if you've got one!

I love no P/S, I can "Feel" the road and i know when I'm going to loose traction much better than before... Parking lots are fun though, lol... and I'm sure I love those 3 pt. turns as much as you, hahaha

InfamousRS

Do you guys notice a difference in power when you do take the belt off? Do have to take the belt all the way off or can you just slip it off? How hard is it to put back on?

FSTASNTZ

I had the AEM pulley on before I removed the belt, so my gains may not be what most others get. With the AEM pulley, then removing the belt, I gained another 3-4 hp across the board.
Feels good. Can be hard at low speeds, but the feel is great...


Jason

Tomakit

since i got my swap in, ive not had power steering. but im starting to like it.
ive got the parts and belt in my possesion now, but i think i like it off.

Tom

Zulu888

so basically take of the belt and leave the rest of the system as-is?

Erik_Pb_Foot

That's it.... just loosen it up and wiggle that belt till it falls off. It only takes about 2 mins to get off. When you go to put it back on, you will be working against gravity, but it shouldn't take more than about 5 mins when you stick your arm down there to grab the belt after you slip it back over the crank pulley. Give it a try!

GZR4DR

Just remove the belt, its good for 4-6whp. Do not remove the whole system. Its fine without the belt. Just retighten the bolts when the belts off.

Zulu888

exactly where is this belt located?

MintyDip

see the only visible belt, thats the one.(bottom right)
its the one that has a hose connected to the resevoir with the red cap(power steerin fluid)



[Modified by MintyDip, 11:54 PM 10/23/2001]

Zulu888

i see it, its kinda under the arch of the hose right?

InfamousRS

do you gain more when taking the A/C belt off as well?

AK94GSR

Hey Minty, just want to say, Nice JDM heat shield.

I have got to get that.

H23 Power

i dont think you would gain much from the a/c belt because there shouldn't be much drag on the belt if you are not using your a/c. plus its a LOT harder to get to

b00st-0wnz

Dyno proven... 1/2 a hp. yippy.

mattymatt

Is it really dyno proven for 4-6whp?

After reading this post, guess what I decided to do?! Yup, I took off the power steering belt! It was a sinch! I took her out for a spin and it's definately a lot more difficult. Taking corners and switching lanes is quite different too!

I gave her a little push to see if I could feel a difference, maybe... but I think it's might be psychological.

Anyhow, I'll keep it off for now.

<edit... hooked on phonics>


[Modified by mattymatt, 10:08 PM 10/24/2001]

MintyDip

hehehe, thats actually a normal usdm gsr heat shieild in that picture
or did u look through my site

U mean this heat sheild



[Modified by MintyDip, 2:39 PM 10/24/2001]

Zulu888

do i need to reset the ECU after this?