67Skylark

I'm looking for a corvette style P/S reservoir that has two return ports. One for the Power steering gear and one for a hydroboost brake unit. Anyone seen one?

ls1nova71

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Unless you custom fab one, I don't think you're going to find one that fits that location with the belt right below it. I know vans use hydroboost and have remote reservoirs, but they're round and probably won't fit that location. Why not just "T" in the return lines? If you put it down low you won't even see where they're hooked together.

67Skylark

I've heard mixed reviews about a T and hoping there is a reservoir that fits.
I have searched and don't believe there is one but though it was worth asking.

spacemanspif

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What about just drilling a hole and adding a barbed fitting? If you do it up high on the res you shouldn't have any leaks. Down lower, you might want to use a bulkhead and gasket or something. Maybe plastic weld in another plastic nipple??

TipsyMcStagger

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Could this work?

"Includes reservoir, cap, 06AN return 90 degree and 45 degree elbow fittings, attaching clips and plug for unused return fitting position."

Tipsy

cmac06

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Sub'd that is nice. If anyone tries it, I'm interested in results.

ls1nova71

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That reservoir looks like one for an F body, it mounts on the pump itself. Corvette pumps have a remote reservoir. That is a nice looking piece though, but kind of spendy!

To the OP, What issues have you heard about when running the lines together with a T? I put hydroboost on just about everything I build these days and have used pumps with the return and also T'd the lines together and never noticed any difference. When you put the T in, you should have ot as close to the reservoir as possible, and run the power steering return through the straight part of the T with the hydroboost return coming in from the side. Mine has been like that for about 40k miles and works great.

TipsyMcStagger

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Funny, I was thinking it's pretty inexpensive for a fabbed piece, but everything is relative I suppose. Here's a post discussing the Jones reservoir and how they went about mounting it.

I'm also installing hydroboost in my swap (GTO LS2 into an E36 BMW). The GTO reservoir is a bit different from others. I was thinking of using this aluminum Aeroflow reservoir and adding a second -6 ORB weld-in bung. I'd planned to use a Tee and still might do so, but I just think this would be a cool solution.

The Aeroflow reservoir is tough to find in the US. Looks like it can be had from Bohnman Customs.

Tipsy

ls1nova71

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Yeah, everything is relative. I guess for a custom fabbed part it isn't bad, but ive never been the market for a $150 power steering reservoir! Lol! It's expensive compared to T'ing the return lines together.

garys 68

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T into the existing return line, Drill for barbed fitting, or buy a cap with a fitting already on it.

67Skylark

Good to hear first hand that the T works. I will plan to hide the T under the Alternator and make sure the PS return is straight through.
Thanks Guys

67Skylark

So I did the T in the return line. Have less than a mile on the system. When I hit the brakes while turning the steering it causes a pause in the steering. To explain further, While backing into the garage, idle (550 rpm), steering into a tight spot, every time you touch the brakes you can feel it in the steering. Is this a normal issue?

PT Nova

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Restricted flow in the return line because of the T.
Or not enough flow from the pump. I tend to say it's the T.

DW SD

I have the T too with hydroboost. I bought a 5/16" barbed T from McMaster. Have 4k miles on my build. I don't experience any feedback from the brakes in the steering.
Any chance you might still have air in the system?

71403

Would run for a few more miles to make sure all air is out of the system. A little twitch at idle RPM's while turning and brake apply can be "normal", HB has priority over the steering box and the pump can't keep up with both. Shouldn't be noticeable on brake apply at speed.

I've only used the P-pump with HB can't comment on how it is with a stock TC pump. There are psi/flow differences.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/conversio...truck-etc.html

garys 68

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Do a search here, seems to me there was a similar hydroboost issue a few months ago that was due to pressure or volume. Even recall one set up a part backwards?

ls1nova71

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Very possible you still have air in the system. Hydroboost systems take a while for all the air to get out. Or the relief valve in the HB could be sticking. Is it new or a junkyard part?

67Skylark

All new parts(CCP Kit), C5 PS Pump, 3/8 T within two inches of reservoir. I ran steering stop to stop at least 30 times and pumped the brakes fifty times over several runs before taking it off the jack stands. I'll try to get it on an alignment rack this week, maybe after some road time it will be better. It seems like something I could live with it I have to, I try some road time and post results.

TipsyMcStagger

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I found a brand new Aeroflow reservoir in the LS1Tech classifieds for a great price. I had a local shop weld-in another -6 ORB bung.

Tipsy