Power Steering Removal

illz · 08-05-2005

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Originally Posted by vtracer20

Hey i wana know waht are the correct procedures of removing the power steering from my car. I've having issues with it and i dont wana deal with it so i just wana take it out completly. And tips would help also. I have to replaces my alternator too at the same time. Tips NEEDED. Thanks

my tip is not to do it. plenty of people have done it, both switching to 1.8 manual racks and running without the pump, and nobody recommends it.

Alpine TSi · 08-05-2005

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Originally Posted by illz

my tip is not to do it. plenty of people have done it, both switching to 1.8 manual racks and running without the pump, and nobody recommends it.

Absolutely nobody recommends it? Right..... Stop talking.

Do just like carl said and you will be fine. If you want a better turn to lock ratio then get the manual rack out of a 1G with the 1.8 motor in it. With looping the lines on your current rack make sure you leave fluid in it, or you will have problems.

illz · 08-11-2005

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Originally Posted by Alpine TSi

Absolutely nobody recommends it? Right..... Stop talking.

Do just like carl said and you will be fine. If you want a better turn to lock ratio then get the manual rack out of a 1G with the 1.8 motor in it. With looping the lines on your current rack make sure you leave fluid in it, or you will have problems.

haha, such hostility. i don't talk to drag racers or ape-men; all the people i know and all the reports i've read from people i don't know (all road-racers, daily drivers and autox'ers), say not to remove the power steering, it's not worth it and manual rack offers no real gains in feel/performance.

nice touch adding the "absolutely", and i'll continue to comment on information i have, thanks! as such, nobody i know (added the otherwise-implicit "i know" for your retardation) recommends it.

Pimpin Dsmstyle · 08-09-2005

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Originally Posted by illz

my tip is not to do it. plenty of people have done it, both switching to 1.8 manual racks and running without the pump, and nobody recommends it.

I loved the feeling in the FWD turbo with no PS. I could feel the road so much better. Sure its hard when barely moving... but oh well!

Just remember to re loop the power stearing lines back into the spot you removed a line. You dont want leaks and you dont wanna destroy your rack. Its easiest when the motor is out of the car.