RotaryRocket219

ok..i have my pump out...and i can see where all of the lines are...you know how there are the two lines that go to the pump from the top, and the one at the bottom...can't you just loop the two lines together at the bottom part (where are the lines are) and plug that third one. Isnt the one under the pump (3rd one i mentioned) the cooler line.

RotaryRocket219

Ok...I have my pump out...and have the 3 lines remaining that were on the pump. The two ones on top (feed and return?) and the third one on the bottom (cooler line or something?). Cant i just remove the hose all the way where it goes down to the steering arm guy (where it meets the rack) and loop the two lines together with the hose?? And then I've read you can just cap the third one? Will this be reliable etc? PLEASE give me some good responses or ways. I want the most reliable and EASY to do method since hte motor is still in the car. I need to get my 7 going again.

pengaru

ok, looking at the picture, what you want to do, is remove all the lines basically. Then you want to plug all the holes on the steering gear housing (#5)



There are two holes you need to loop, they are the ones on the rack. You can use one of the lines that go from the rack to the steering gear housing to loop the holes, you just have to carefully bend it back around and line it up properly into the other hole (the fitting is the same at both ends)



Now, to plug the holes on the steering gear housing, I took the other line (one from the pair that went from the rack to the steering gear housing) and cut the ends off, with enough length left to keep the O ring flare and fitting, and then used a small torch to weld the end of the line (where it's cut off) shut. This turns it all into a plug. You do this to both ends, and use them as plugs in the two holes that used to go to the lines that went to the rack.



Now you have one oddball fitting that goes to the 'cooler' loop, you can cut this one too the same way as the others, and weld it shut.. then just reinstall it.



Now, for the two that are banjo type... These are the lines that go up to the pump also... I removed the bolt, and welded the end shut, then cut off the lines from the banjos and reused them as spacers on the bolts. You can also weld shut the holes on the banjos that are left where you cut the lines off... (this is the best way to ensure no leaking) but it's not necessary as it's not going to see any pressure, so the plugged hole at the end will likely do the trick.



This is how I did it, it worked fine, and cost nothing because I had a torch etc... If you choose to do it differently ... you're on your own, or perhaps others here have a different suggestion that doesnt involve any welding. (may require visits to the hardware store to buy some plugs or what not)



good luck.

Jerk_Racer

There has to be fluid in the rack to keep it lubed. I've heard too many horror stories of racks going bad from doing this. I'd like to keep mine working fine. So I just yanked all of my stuff out recently and capped the lines. Why? Because I'll use the power steering reservoir to hold extra fluid. Why? I didn't just want to loop them. Being different makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. :redface:

RotaryRocket219

do you have to remove that whole line assembly..or can u just leep the feed and return like that goes to the pump (after you've got most of the fluid out)? if i can do it that way what do i do with the cooler line?