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Old 02-25-2008, 11:03 PM
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my power steering pump blew and i was thinking about just removing it. what size belt do i need to run the car with no power steering??
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There are so many different factors that will play into belt size. We dont know what accessories your are running or how they are routed, if its a v belt or serpentine, etc etc. I would just try and measure it out with some string and then make a rough estimate. Go to the parts store and buy 4-5 belts around the size you measured use the one that works and return the rest. You will probably want to use a manual power steering setup if you want to go that route. Why dont you just replace the pump?
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Yeah its a bad idea to use a power rack without fluid being pumped through it. As you know its way harder to turn than a car that has a manual rack and eventually it can dry out and lock up.
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Don't do it unless you have a manual rack.........



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