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Dec 9, 2001 | 08:24 AM

teg90rs

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Removing power steering

Should I drain the rack or leave it filled? I've already removed the power steering belt.

Dec 9, 2001 | 09:40 AM

Slick GS-R

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Re: Removing power steering (teg90rs)

leave it filled......the fluid still has to circulate or the power steering pump will break

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Dec 9, 2001 | 11:48 AM

ndustryalGSR

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Re: Removing power steering (Slick_GS-R)

If you're just trying to eliminate some parasitic drag on the engine (by removing the belt), I'd just leave the system full. That'll make it a snap to get the power steering system back up, in case you need it for some reason.

If you're going for weight reduction, too, you'll want to look to some other procedures to get rid of the unit altogether.

Dec 9, 2001 | 02:22 PM

nfn15037

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Re: Removing power steering (ndustryalGSR)

Hey, i just removed my PS, and i love it! Its amazing how much road feel i have now. Anyways, just search and see what the Realtime Acuras used, i dont feel like explaining it again. Good luck