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Old 11-25-2004, 11:41 PM
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Default What size fittings for power steering removal?

What size fitings go into the rack. And yes i used the search
Old 11-26-2004, 07:59 AM
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I cut my lines and looped them together with a 3/8" ID hose. You will need to rotate the wheels to remove the excess fluid with the ports open.

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Actually you want to keep fluid in there for lubrication.
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Originally Posted by StraightlineInc
Actually you want to keep fluid in there for lubrication.
According to Mike at ICON it won't turn without removing most of the fluid.
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my car turns fine with the fluid still in there. this is for a freinds car. i am trying to bypass it, russell makes some fittings i beleive.
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Originally Posted by TApimp
my car turns fine with the fluid still in there. this is for a freinds car. i am trying to bypass it, russell makes some fittings i beleive.
Should have tried turning mine before draining it out. I was using the method an expert told me.

There is quite a lot of residual fluid left so hopefully enough to keep it lubricated.
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if you plug it (not a good idea imo) you have to get the fluid out bu turning it all the way both ways and letting it run out or you will probably have trouble turning it and blow the seals or whatevers in there. the loop method is much better, you leave the fluid in there for lubrication as stated above and it can go from on side to the other through the loop when turing it.
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I have already done this on my car. I looped it, i just figured i would post to see what size it was instead of pulling it apart and making a huge mess. It may sound lazy but i figured it would be easy to get a reply.
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any way to loop it without cuttin lines?
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u can but i wouldnt recomend it




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