Date:         Wed, 9 Jun 2010 15:13:43 -0700
Reply-To:     Michael Snow <slowmachine82@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Michael Snow <slowmachine82@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: power steering rack without hydraulic fluid?
Comments: To: Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@turbovans.com>
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On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 2:49 PM, Scott Daniel  - Turbovans
<scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:

>
> I wonder why you don't just hook it up, I'm sure there is a good reason.
> My vote is ....doesn't sound like that good an idea.
>
> hey, I need a good used PS rack , got one ?
> Scott
> www.turbovans.com
>

The reason for avoiding connecting the hydraulic lines is that I have
a junkyard power steering pump that I suspect has serious problems.  I
am planning a Zetec conversion soon, and want to avoid repairing parts
that will not be used with the new engine.

Nobody has come forth to say that they have done this without damage.
I guess I will flush the hydraulic lines and connect them to the rack.
 The power steering pump belt is removed and will stay that way for
the foreseeable future.

Thanks for the input.

I have a leaking PS rack that you can have for the cost of the core
($125) plus shipping from ZIP 92054.

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Michael Snow
1987 Syncro TiiCo
1982 Westfalia 1.9TD
http://slowmachine82.blogspot.com/