Blowing power steering fluid from cap
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Blowing power steering fluid from cap Went to another autox Sunday and the car did really well on the new ls fbody brake setup.
But I did notice with the hood popped it looked like there has been fluid spray from the cap. When I went to remove the cap to check it the top came off like a disc. I didn't realize it wasn't all one piece.
I was going to just glue it back on but noticed there is a little thing that looks like a vent valve in the center under that disc. Is that what it is?
I might have had the reservoir overfilled slightly, if not I'm thinking it might want a fluid cooler.
I'm using Corvette accessories if that changes anything.
But I did notice with the hood popped it looked like there has been fluid spray from the cap. When I went to remove the cap to check it the top came off like a disc. I didn't realize it wasn't all one piece.
I was going to just glue it back on but noticed there is a little thing that looks like a vent valve in the center under that disc. Is that what it is?
I might have had the reservoir overfilled slightly, if not I'm thinking it might want a fluid cooler.
I'm using Corvette accessories if that changes anything.
I'm running a cooler (pulled from a boneyard F250), with Corvette accessories and a Turn One PS pump. Even before the cooler got put in, I don't recall having the the cap blow-by issue. FWIW, The Turn One pump has reduced pressure, which I *think* will fix your problem (Less pressure = less heat, less power to run, etc). Maybe you can monkey with the spring and check valve in your pump to do the same thing.
I originally got the pump because the stock Corvette unit made my steering feel way too light.
I originally got the pump because the stock Corvette unit made my steering feel way too light.
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Weird. I have an extra cap I guess I will replace it for now and maybe see about a small cooler on the low pressure side.
My steering feel is perfect, closer to being on the heavy side with the 275s up front. I'm using a Jeep Grand Cherokee steering box which is contributing to that. It's a tighter ratio and heavier feel than the stock Chevelle box.
I need to inspect the broken cap closer and see if it's really a vent of some sort or if it just looks that way. I found the problem in between autox runs so I was more concerned with finding a replacement to use for the race.
My steering feel is perfect, closer to being on the heavy side with the 275s up front. I'm using a Jeep Grand Cherokee steering box which is contributing to that. It's a tighter ratio and heavier feel than the stock Chevelle box.
I need to inspect the broken cap closer and see if it's really a vent of some sort or if it just looks that way. I found the problem in between autox runs so I was more concerned with finding a replacement to use for the race.
Factory pumps work too hard, and they all have vented caps. They will always puke fluid when the car is pushed. A cooler helps, but some will always seep past the vented cap. I use a large cooler, turn one pump, and take a wrist sized sweatband and zip tie it around the cap. No more mess.
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Factory pumps work too hard, and they all have vented caps. They will always puke fluid when the car is pushed. A cooler helps, but some will always seep past the vented cap. I use a large cooler, turn one pump, and take a wrist sized sweatband and zip tie it around the cap. No more mess.
Common problem here. I haven't upgraded to the Turn One pump but I probably will once the stock pump finally gives up the ghost.
In the meantime, I took a hair "scrunchie" from my wife -- fits perfectly around the cap once doubled over and it absorbs the fluid that pushes through. I also keep an extra cap in my track bag just in case mine needs to be replaced.
In the meantime, I took a hair "scrunchie" from my wife -- fits perfectly around the cap once doubled over and it absorbs the fluid that pushes through. I also keep an extra cap in my track bag just in case mine needs to be replaced.
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Factory pumps work too hard, and they all have vented caps. They will always puke fluid when the car is pushed. A cooler helps, but some will always seep past the vented cap. I use a large cooler, turn one pump, and take a wrist sized sweatband and zip tie it around the cap. No more mess.
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