Power Steering Delete...Bad Idea ?
Nov 10, 2007, 10:40 AM
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Power Steering Delete...Bad Idea ?
Ok so when i pulled my motor for the replacing the clutch going to take off the power steering line on the top of the pump the bolt snapped that its bolted to. So it comes off the pump but they dont sell it and my only option is to buy a new pump. I was thinking instead of just pulling off the power steering altogether. They say they come equipped to drive without it it'll just be hard when im going slow and such. What do you guys think good idea or bad ? The pump is 570$ through mitsubishiparts i went through russel. He was great helping me figure out my options sending me diagrams and we concluded that was the only thing to do if i wanted to have my power steering back.
Nov 10, 2007, 11:00 AM
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drill out bolt, retap hole........ and yes why did you pull the engine to do the clutch?????? maybe you should take the car to someone who knows what they are doing
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Nov 10, 2007, 10:48 PM
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removing the power steering on a car that was equipped with power steering isn't as simple as removing the pump.
on power steering racks, the power steering fluid is the lubrication for the rack. If you just pull the pump, then as you turn your steering wheel, the fluid will spit out the lines till the rack is dry... then as moisture enters the system, your rack will rust and seize, you crash and die or kill someone else.
You can make a custom line that connects one end of the rack to the other, but the fluid transfer through the line will slow steering, also as temperature increases, so will the pressure in the system and you will have issues.
The correct way is to make custom lines that go to a "**** tank" which is just a resevoir with both lines connected and a vent. You fill the **** tank with fluid and voila
However with the width of the tires, the weight on the front wheels and the steering ratio, you will be in a world of hurt if you remove the power steering system.
Fix what you broke... that's gonna be the easiest solution
on power steering racks, the power steering fluid is the lubrication for the rack. If you just pull the pump, then as you turn your steering wheel, the fluid will spit out the lines till the rack is dry... then as moisture enters the system, your rack will rust and seize, you crash and die or kill someone else.
You can make a custom line that connects one end of the rack to the other, but the fluid transfer through the line will slow steering, also as temperature increases, so will the pressure in the system and you will have issues.
The correct way is to make custom lines that go to a "**** tank" which is just a resevoir with both lines connected and a vent. You fill the **** tank with fluid and voila
However with the width of the tires, the weight on the front wheels and the steering ratio, you will be in a world of hurt if you remove the power steering system.
Fix what you broke... that's gonna be the easiest solution
Nov 11, 2007, 06:30 AM
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Just so people know i didnt do the clutch i had someone do it. It was a friends father who i trust very well. He thought it would just be easier seeing he has a garage and every tool possible but anyway i have driven cars with out it and it does suck going slow but other than that its easy to drive when in motion. I was just wondering what people thought.I can just replace the bolt its a part of the pump that is a whole Banjo Bolt assembly. I already looked it up with Russel and the only option is a new pump at 600$. And i didnt break it and it wasnt my mech. fault either it had just snapped going to take it off. Everyone always gotta be so sarcastic asking a simple question trying t get an opinion on. Thanks to anyone else who actually took the time to tell me there honest input.
Nov 11, 2007, 06:36 AM
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Which bolt did you break? I'm sure that your pump can be repaired, and any capable machine shop should be able to help you out with that.
Another easy option would be to buy a replacement pump on E-Bay. They're there all the time. For example, here's one that's pending now: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-...spagenameZWDVW
Another easy option would be to buy a replacement pump on E-Bay. They're there all the time. For example, here's one that's pending now: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-...spagenameZWDVW