steering rack failure
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I also have purchased the same cooler but decided not to install it. I'm exploring my options and getting good ideas from these posts. I'm honestly leaning towards the Fluidyne DB 30216. We'll see...
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It has me thinking, though...basically everyone in this thread followed the Cadillac FAQ post and therefore is either running the FHP-10026 or the 10029, but we've only heard about a couple failures. I wonder if it's driving habit and/or ambient temperature related.
I just went back, however, and looked at the Derale cooler that Fuzzy posted and now I realize the considerable difference in inlet/outlet tubes, and can see how that could definitely cause problems...so I guess I'll be getting the Derale instead and can hopefully sell the Fluidyne for a small loss.
I just went back, however, and looked at the Derale cooler that Fuzzy posted and now I realize the considerable difference in inlet/outlet tubes, and can see how that could definitely cause problems...so I guess I'll be getting the Derale instead and can hopefully sell the Fluidyne for a small loss.
#44
Well the lines have popped off 2 cars reported by members here with the ebay FHP-10029 that is stamped Thermal Dynamics International. Hard to say if it's junk but it looks like the cooler might not be the best replacement for the power steering oil.
I also have purchased the same cooler but decided not to install it. I'm exploring my options and getting good ideas from these posts. I'm honestly leaning towards the Fluidyne DB 30216. We'll see...
I also have purchased the same cooler but decided not to install it. I'm exploring my options and getting good ideas from these posts. I'm honestly leaning towards the Fluidyne DB 30216. We'll see...
The nicer Fluidyne cooler looks nice, but I don't think it's the best choice. It looks small, overbuilt, and over-expensive. Shock qualified, almost--the ends are built up as though they designed to cooler to be suspended by its fluid connections. The FHP-10029 is/was incredibly susceptible to fouling it uses 81 parallel, pinhole-sized tubes. Any normal cooler (e.g. 1/2" tube and fin, or stacked plate) will not have that problem. How many of the stock CTS-V coolers (1/2" tube and fin) leaked?
Anyway, my point is not that the DB 30216 won't work--rather that something like a Derale 13403 will provide better, equally reliable cooling at a better price, and that its inlet/outlets are clocked for a cleaner installation. Darkman's design is great for a N/A car, but you're going to need that area for an intercooler.
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How long is "extended high RPM"? It's not like you typically are at red line the whole lap or anything. I haven't had any issues on track with my Fluidyne on R comps (knock on wood), so I would think for street use it should be fine. That said, I'm all for an even better solution.
Edit: As much help as it's been with boil over issues, I'm not sure why I felt the PS cooler worthy on mentioning in my Sig...
Edit: As much help as it's been with boil over issues, I'm not sure why I felt the PS cooler worthy on mentioning in my Sig...
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What about a performance oriented power steering pump to fix the issue. These guys have one for the C5 & C6 corvette and a 09-and up CTS-V pump. Might be worth checking out. Http://Turnone.squarespace.com/corvette-pump/ Maybe the C5 pump would work?
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OK good. I just read this too.
A light accumulation of oil in the rack boots over an extended period (i.e., between service intervals) should be considered normal and does not warrant replacement of the steering gear. In such cases, the rack boots should be cleaned free of oil, reinstalled and the fluid level topped off. The vehicle should then be returned to the customer for normal use. In so doing, the rate of oil accumulation in the rack boots can be more efficiently determined and a possible mis-diagnosis avoided.
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