For everyone who took out there power stearing.
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For everyone who took out there power steering.
I am currently working on my swap and i wont be needing the power steering any longer. What should i do about the lines from my pump and resevoir? suggestions please!!
[Modified by boostedcvc, 3:28 AM 1/2/2003]
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Re: For everyone who took out there power steering. (boostedcvc)
i think u have to leave the pump becuz it provides fluid for the rack n pinion. just take ff the belt.
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Re: For everyone who took out there power steering. (boostedcvc)
if you decided to take the power steering pump off then try to change power steering rack and pinion to a manual rack and pinion so it wont get messed up.
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Re: For everyone who took out there power steering. (boostedcvc)
Hey BOOSTEDCVC. Here is the deal with racks.. Power steering fluid isnt a lubricant. it does NOT lubricate the rack... SO, knowing that you can completly remove your power steering pump, drain ALL the fluid and drive on it forever and you wont have a problem... ONLY side affects are its harder to turn and parallel parking is a bitch... THE GOOD side is you gain anywhere from 5-7hp to the wheels DYNO PROVEN. PLUS, when your on the freeway the car feels alot smoother... you dont get PULLED into ruts as easy, its easier to drive.... I love dit when mine was off for a year and a half, but my wife couldnt park it very well so i put it back on....
anyways.. yank that bitch...
anyways.. yank that bitch...
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Re: For everyone who took out there power steering. (DIY_Racing)
there was a write up how you can connect the in/out lines on the rack and tap a line to add a breather so the fluid can stay in the rack, self contained and no pump, I didn't book mark it but do a search, it was very detailed.
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Re: For everyone who took out there power steering. (G2turbo_terror)
Search the ITR forum for this, there is a detailed procedure outlined, last time I looked it was over 5 pages long.
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Re: For everyone who took out there power steering. (Farnsrocket)
FARNSROCKET. Yes i am very sure. The fluid is what pushes the rack. There is no lubrication needed. Two friends, and myself have ran BONE dry racks for a total of 3 years... RACE track, daily driving. Not one problem. Only reason people will leave fluid in the rack and block it off is it is supposed to make turning without the powersteering a bit easier... In my opinion its not. ahah Its just as tough with or without it. I work for a car dealership and your best bet is go ask a technician... They will tell ya..
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i took out my power steering pump and left the powersteering fluid hose and zip tied it to the strut bar. havent had any problems with it.
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Re: For everyone who took out there power steering. (lilxvtecxpwr)
Is it worth it though ?>? I wouldn't mind getting rid of my light touch steering.. its to jittery.
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Re: For everyone who took out there power steering. (MyWhiteCivic)
Inspyral found it, works great I've done this on my del sol and 00 si, plus a few of my friends have done and they won't ever go back.
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