Manualising power steering box on scorpion.
Posted: Fri Aug 27, 2010 2:43 pm
I have had a leaky PS pressure hose for some time now and it finally let go completely at the fitting on my way to work this morning. The hose is completely rooted, as the internal layers have delaminated and now I can't even salvage the ends to make a new one using generic fittings.
SO... Having felt how it drives with zero pressure in the system (better imho) and not wanting to spend $300 on a new hose just to find my PS pump is now rooted from running dry, I have decided to remove the power steering completely but retain the low ratio steering box. I plan to run a tube from the oil inlet to the oil outlet on the steering box so that there are no internal pressure issues and take the rest of the steering support gear (pump, cooler tube) out of the car.
I'll keep everyone informed as to my progress, and I welcome any suggestions. I'm new here as you can see by my number of posts so please be kind with comments.
Cheers,
EmmanuelGheebocks.
SO... Having felt how it drives with zero pressure in the system (better imho) and not wanting to spend $300 on a new hose just to find my PS pump is now rooted from running dry, I have decided to remove the power steering completely but retain the low ratio steering box. I plan to run a tube from the oil inlet to the oil outlet on the steering box so that there are no internal pressure issues and take the rest of the steering support gear (pump, cooler tube) out of the car.
I'll keep everyone informed as to my progress, and I welcome any suggestions. I'm new here as you can see by my number of posts so please be kind with comments.
Cheers,
EmmanuelGheebocks.