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markoJEK1
28-09-2008, 10:57 AM
Hey guys, Im after the thread sized for the 2 main lines going into the steering rack, atm its open as Ive left the power steering out, and Id like to get fittings + hose to loop the system so the fluid is circulated within it rather then been pumped out. Thanks
zco
29-09-2008, 09:50 AM
WHAT ! you've been running your power steering with no loop ? its been OPEN ?
ie: you have no fluid in your rack ?
markoJEK1
29-09-2008, 01:13 PM
yep.. Doesnt do it as much harm as people tend to believe, more harm when you have a PS pump with no fluid then an open rack. think duy was running his old setup with open rack longer than I have
bennjamin
29-09-2008, 05:03 PM
been runnin a "open rack" for about 1.5 years and no issues. As long as its semi-sealed with a breather of sorts to prevent dirt n shit gettin in , it runs fine.
markoJEK1
29-09-2008, 08:22 PM
^ yep thats what I mean :thumbsup: no hassles what so ever
bennjamin
29-09-2008, 08:28 PM
any chance to get the car to a ENZED or similar distributor....go in , grab a few thread adaptor samples and try them out to find exactly the ones you need. they DO stock them , as i did the exact same thing. Trial and error will get you the result
markoJEK1
29-09-2008, 08:35 PM
yeah will do, I ran to a few stores the other day and they couldnt match it, so definatly ENZED when I get a chance
fatboyz39
29-09-2008, 08:54 PM
why not use stock fittings? Just cut the pipe and run a "U" rubber hose.
bennjamin
29-09-2008, 08:56 PM
he dont have the stock fittings AFAIK. Thats why he is asking if anyone knows what they are :)
markoJEK1
29-09-2008, 08:57 PM
^ yep, Lan gave me that idea today too fatboyz , said go to wreckers cut the fittings off EG/DC2 and just loop the lines
e240
29-09-2008, 09:44 PM
14mm supply line fitting
16mm return line fitting
markoJEK1
29-09-2008, 09:44 PM
thanks champ
nd55
30-09-2008, 12:53 AM
markoJEK1,

any chance you could write up the ENZED part numbers?

Be a great resource on Ozhonda.com.

Nick.
markoJEK1
30-09-2008, 09:53 AM
Will do if I do end up going through them rather then getting some oem lines and looping them
zco
30-09-2008, 10:10 AM
so no fluid is required in your steering rack ??
i always assumed it would seize up..
damn ! learn something new everyday lol

yeh marko. if you find the right ones, let us know how it goes..
bennjamin
30-09-2008, 10:47 AM
so no fluid is required in your steering rack ??
i always assumed it would seize up..
damn ! learn something new everyday lol

yeh marko. if you find the right ones, let us know how it goes..

fluid is still in the rack , it just means there is no more fluid circulation just whats in there. Works with a breather fine.
barefootbonzai
30-09-2008, 11:29 AM
i've run open, looped, looped with breather, didn't notice any difference between the setups.

Speed flow make fittings that fit, here a write up i did ages back with part numbers but all the pics are gone... http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=41938
Limbo
30-09-2008, 12:13 PM
i'm assuming this setup is for people who are getting rid of the P/S belt?
nd55
30-09-2008, 02:35 PM
> i'm assuming this setup is for people who are getting rid of the P/S belt?

Pulling off the PS belt means at parking speeds you get an Arnie style bicep workout.

[PS belt off] At driving speeds it's quite nice, however the car is a lot more susceptible to tramlining.

Looping the PS fluid tubes is supposed to improve the low speed resistance.

Nick.
zco
30-09-2008, 06:41 PM
i've run open, looped, looped with breather, didn't notice any difference between the setups.

Speed flow make fittings that fit, here a write up i did ages back with part numbers but all the pics are gone... http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=41938


reckon it'd make any diff if you ran the fluid to a reservoir ? hehe seen a few setups like that. interesting :angel: