Power Steering Removal
#1
Power Steering Removal
Hi,
My power steering pump is making a "zzzzzzz" sound. I disconnnected it, and found that I preferred the steering feel more. It seemed closer to my 84 Carrera that I owned a few years ago. How can I safely delete the pump?
THANKS
James
My power steering pump is making a "zzzzzzz" sound. I disconnnected it, and found that I preferred the steering feel more. It seemed closer to my 84 Carrera that I owned a few years ago. How can I safely delete the pump?
THANKS
James
#3
After more searching I found this post;
https://rennlist.com/forums/924-931-...ring-crap.html
I am not sure if this is afe system. I do prefer the feel of the power steering disconnected.
https://rennlist.com/forums/924-931-...ring-crap.html
I am not sure if this is afe system. I do prefer the feel of the power steering disconnected.
#4
i did just this. easy.
just drain the PS fluid, disconnect the (two?) lines that run into the pump and remove the nuts holding it on the lower balance shaft bracket. the pump will slide forward and down. after that you can remove the PS reservoir and large lines easily, and the coil cooler under the PS headlight has a handful of 10mm nuts holding it on. the various other lines can be capped off. it might be a good idea to open the rack up and pack it with grease as suggested but i have run without fluid or grease for about 3 years now without issues, every few months ill pour some fluid into it (except i removed my reservoir about 2 months ago so cant do that anymore).
just drain the PS fluid, disconnect the (two?) lines that run into the pump and remove the nuts holding it on the lower balance shaft bracket. the pump will slide forward and down. after that you can remove the PS reservoir and large lines easily, and the coil cooler under the PS headlight has a handful of 10mm nuts holding it on. the various other lines can be capped off. it might be a good idea to open the rack up and pack it with grease as suggested but i have run without fluid or grease for about 3 years now without issues, every few months ill pour some fluid into it (except i removed my reservoir about 2 months ago so cant do that anymore).