power steering removal
#1
power steering removal
Ok, I don't have the money for the power steering hard hoses which have the crimp on it (you know the one I'm talking about). It's a ridiculously expensive part. Basically, I'm leaking power steering fluid from it onto my alternator, which has shorted it out for the second time. I'm poor right now (not a good combo with a modded TT, but it wasn't planned). Can I just take off my power steering belt if my power steering is already not working all that great and I'm tired of replacing alternators? Will it mess up anything other than the power steering?
#2
it will only mess up your power steering.. but these are power steering racks so i dont know if its gonna cause damage in the long run but i do know your car is gonna handle like ****.... theres no way to just do a cheap fix on the hose? like cut out the piece and clamp on a rubber hose in between temporarily?? try to be resourcful before jsut taking off your belt.... btw it will still leak with out the belt so drain the fluid i guess to if you go that way
#3
Z1 sells remanufactured power steering hoses for a reasonable price. I think the two high pressure hoses run about $75 each. You should look into that. I replaced one of mine with one of their remans and it works fine.
#6
Originally Posted by snwbrderphat540
it will only mess up your power steering.. but these are power steering racks so i dont know if its gonna cause damage in the long run but i do know your car is gonna handle like ****.... theres no way to just do a cheap fix on the hose? like cut out the piece and clamp on a rubber hose in between temporarily?? try to be resourcful before jsut taking off your belt.... btw it will still leak with out the belt so drain the fluid i guess to if you go that way
#8
my z31 was absolutely great with no power steering, if you have enough arm strength to turn the car at a dead stop, but i dont see any problem with removing the power steering belt and running it, unless your car uses a steering box i dont think there would be any problems..
#9
drove a z32 for 3 days with no power steering, anyone who said they removed it and the handeling got better lies and is full of crap... no it's not a matter of personal opinion....
if YOU have to drive without power steering fluid...remove the belt so you don't mess your power steering up running it dry....
if YOU have to drive without power steering fluid...remove the belt so you don't mess your power steering up running it dry....
#10
I agree with napoleon. I remember driving my dad's '74 911 when I was younger,...a car that weighs about 2600 lbs and only had 215's on the front. I can't imagine what it would be like driving this car that weighs approx 3200 lbs and has 255's on it. Definitely not an improvement.
#12
Originally Posted by snwbrderphat540
thats what i was tryin to say in the beginning..... im so under appreciated haha
#13
hmmm... ill take that as a compliment and not what you truly believe... 100%
its only like in my second sentance and i am the first to post
EDIT: i challenge you to find a post where i didnt know my *** from a hole in the ground.... i challenge you sir!
and random convo doesnt count.
its only like in my second sentance and i am the first to post
EDIT: i challenge you to find a post where i didnt know my *** from a hole in the ground.... i challenge you sir!
and random convo doesnt count.
Last edited by snwbrderphat540; 02-05-2007 at 08:09 PM.
#14
I know removing the power steering belt is a bad idea in the long run if you ever plan on using it again because when all the fluid leaks out your rack and pinion will run dry causing the pressure seals to deteriorate fast so when you finally replace the belt, hose, and refill the fluid your rack will most likely leak.
#15
Originally Posted by snwbrderphat540
hmmm... ill take that as a compliment and not what you truly believe... 100%
its only like in my second sentance and i am the first to post
EDIT: i challenge you to find a post where i didnt know my *** from a hole in the ground.... i challenge you sir!
and random convo doesnt count.
its only like in my second sentance and i am the first to post
EDIT: i challenge you to find a post where i didnt know my *** from a hole in the ground.... i challenge you sir!
and random convo doesnt count.
#16
Originally Posted by Alexztt
I know removing the power steering belt is a bad idea in the long run if you ever plan on using it again because when all the fluid leaks out your rack and pinion will run dry causing the pressure seals to deteriorate fast so when you finally replace the belt, hose, and refill the fluid your rack will most likely leak.
fluid will leak out anyways with out any hoses or anything... so you SHOULD remove the belt so that you don't burn up your power steering pump running it dry....
#17
Originally Posted by b300z
i believe what he is trying to say is you post a lot of random stuff thats not needed, or you post without thinking. you sometimes start on topic, and then just ramble off somewhere, creating long paragraphs, which honestly i hate reading at times.
#18
i know... i try to keep it in the s130 or off topic section... but then it turns to habit with those guys and i bring it here.... and i dont usually create to long of paragraphs. i dont liek typing alot if i dont have to. but i understand what you mean.
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