Khurd94

So i have a 2000 ws6 and I just installed a set of LTs and I removed EGR and AIR systems along with the AC. now A few weeks ago I did a few doughnuts and lost power steering, I believe that its the PS cooler that goes on the coolant hose because my overflow tank looks nasty. I have a new set of hoses
(mishamoto brand) that dont have provisions for the PS cooler (ie its a one pice hose) how do i delete the cooler and what are the drawbacks???

Khurd94

ttt, need to know if i can just get rid of the PS cooler

Khurd94

Long story short, did some doughnuts, power steering went out, coolant is nasty looking, i have new radiator hoses w/o PS cooler provisions, are there any negatives to deleting the system?

Majestic9C1

iTrader: (19)

no, I dont have one on mine... but I dunno if it was there and deleted from a previous owner or never came with one.

Khurd94

i guess on a 2000 it only vame on SS's and ws6's, but other LS1s didnt have em so it cant be that bad

wssix99

iTrader: (5)

Read this thread for a full discussion on the topic. Some of the answers you seek are further down in to the thread, including pros/cons of the delete.

https://ls1tech.com/forums/general-m...g-success.html

Midnight02

iTrader: (8)

^^^^ Read the thread wssix99 posted above -- there's a wealth of great info in there.

To answer your question, yes, you can simply delete the stock PS cooler (which isn't particularly effective) by installing a new rubber hose without the cooler.

demonspeed

iTrader: (7)

All you do is take the return line that runs from the rack to the cooler and plug it directly into the reservoir. You'll probably want to cut some of the length as it's much longer than necessary to go directly back to the pump.

I'd also check your pressure hose from the pump to rack while you're at it as those usually need replaced with any significant mileage.

Don't forget you'll need to flush both the coolant and PS systems.

dailydriver

It was a stand alone option on the rest of the LS1 f bodies in 2000.