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Feb 10, 2006 | 04:49 PM

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carado1984

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when mine went out, if i was stopped, id rev the engine to get the coolant flowing better and turn the wheels.. its really annoying.. you can get a pump for really cheap though and its easy to fix.. i got mine for 40 without the reservoir and used my old one..

Feb 10, 2006 | 05:53 PM

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Thats cool. Thanks! Now as far as the rack, what is best? Looping the fittings, remove them, leave them open?

Well Pro Stock John says looping them SUX. If you remove them then you are leaving them open like i have mine. Its a bit messy at first but thats the only down side i notice.

Feb 11, 2006 | 11:38 AM

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Well Pro Stock John says looping them SUX. If you remove them then you are leaving them open like i have mine. Its a bit messy at first but thats the only down side i notice.

Why does looping suck? Whats messy about removing them? Anybody got any pics of the rack with no PS?

Feb 11, 2006 | 11:49 AM

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Why does looping suck? Whats messy about removing them? Anybody got any pics of the rack with no PS?

Looping the fittings allows the fluid left in the rack to transfer when you turn. Leaving them open would allow the fluid to escape until it eventually ran dry.

Feb 11, 2006 | 12:06 PM

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I don't know why looping them sucks. It's easy to do, and I think the AN adapters I used where less than $20.

Feb 11, 2006 | 12:11 PM

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does removing the PS free any HP?

Feb 11, 2006 | 12:27 PM

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Looping the fittings allows the fluid left in the rack to transfer when you turn. Leaving them open would allow the fluid to escape until it eventually ran dry.

If it ran dry, would it tear up the internals? I am on skinnies up front if that matters.