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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: bryan@cedainc.net on October 17, 2010, 07:59:28 PM

Title: disabling power steering
Post by: bryan@cedainc.net on October 17, 2010, 07:59:28 PM

PS pump is shot so I removed the belt. Steering is tight but manageable & preferable for autocrossing. I really don't need it & could stand to lose some weight (the car, not me). Should i remove entire PS system...pump, resevoir, plug hoses, etc? Any issues, problems deleting this system? Thanks

KY Colonel

Title: disabling power steering
Post by: DesktopDave on October 17, 2010, 09:48:49 PM

I've removed the belt on mine too.  No problems, unless you mind a little upper-body workout whilst parallel parking.

I made sure to drain the rack so I wasn't pushing fluid around.  I'll get to pulling the rest of the P/S system one of these days.

There was a member with some nice alu blanking plate for the steering rack fitting.  That'd be nice.

Title: disabling power steering
Post by: 1991 E30 M42 on October 18, 2010, 11:44:16 AM

I removed everything including the the bits inside the rack and it seem to lighten up the steering effort as opposed to just removing the belt

http://www.flyinmiata.com/tech/depower.php?x=1

Title: disabling power steering
Post by: iamcreepingdeath on October 25, 2010, 06:48:53 PM

yep, remove it all.  drain the rack and plug it to keep dirt/water out.  You can lose like 15-20 lbs and with no fluid steering will be easier.

Title: disabling power steering
Post by: DesktopDave on October 25, 2010, 07:05:10 PM

Peer pressure DEMANDS IT!!