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Old 03-14-2009, 02:34 AM
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Hello,

I am trying to come up with a way to reroute the power steering line to pass in front of the radiator rather than running uselessly along the frame rail. I was just wondering if there would be any issues with the pump by running a longer line?

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What is the point in doing this? Do you need more clearance?
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I am trying to keep the fluid from burning up so quick. I figure a line running in fron tof the radiator with some cooling fins on it will help keep the fluid cooler.
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they sell power steering coolers that'll hook up the frame
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thanks JCT. are the tC specific or universal. where would i look to get one?
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Why would you possibly be burning up power steering fluid on this car???
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Originally Posted by engifineer
Why would you possibly be burning up power steering fluid on this car???
X2. Something isn't right the OEM setup is more than sufficient!
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yea.
OEM>all

but if you want to re-route it. yes you can, youll be fine.
get the same diameter hose.
bleed the system.
hook up the new hose.
re-fill the reservoir.
its gonna take a while to sound normal, just sit in the car in the driveway and turn the wheel left and right.
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I don't know if this is the best one out there, but ebay has a few:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Perma...Q5fAccessories

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