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]

 

i think u have to leave the pump becuz it provides fluid for the rack n pinion. just take ff the belt.

 

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.

 

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...

 

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.

 

Search the ITR forum for this, there is a detailed procedure outlined, last time I looked it was over 5 pages long.

 

Hey DIY_RACING, are you sure you don't need the fluid. I have always read that you DID need the fluid.

 

thanks for the replies so far guys, ill check the itr forum.

 

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..

 

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.

 

Is it worth it though ?>? I wouldn't mind getting rid of my light touch steering.. its to jittery.

 

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=184202

 

I'm thinking of removing my PS too. I was thinking of removing the belt and draining the fluid. Will that work?

 

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.