Manny

I've had to add a little bit of fluid every couple of weeks when i check the oil. Its usually at the "add" or low level line so i top it off. today it was way below that line and it whined a lot when i started it. I'm tired of having to buy atf and i'm starting to think removal might be the easiest/cheapest fix. My question is how much of difference is there while driving?

need advice from those of you who have done it. I am not too concerned with how heavy it will be when not moving but how fast i can turn while moving!

TIA

turbovr6

while driving it feels 100% better without the p/s. the steering is tight, and responsive.

Manny

thats good news for me! thanx Jay.

I guess its gonna find a new home right next to the a/c system in my garage!

tampaFD

old trick is to add a little brake fluid it will help stop some small leaks

GreyGT-C

i agree with turbovr6.... i have it removed from both of my FDs.



1000% better

P'cola FD

Absolutely remove it. Just makes sure to loop the line at the rack after turning the rack back anf forth a bit to get a little fluid out. I would never go back to power steering after feeling how good it feels with the P/S properly removed.

GreyGT-C

actually... that way isn't the proper way to do it. The manual rack from an FC is a direct bolt in and is better than the non-powered , power rack.



THAT way is way better than the removed and looped version.

P'cola FD

I realize that. Either welding the quill shaft, or swapping in a amnual FC rack is the "proper" way to do it, but I meant the way that was beter than just cutting the belt. I personally like the line looped better than the manual rack, as there are few turns lock to lock.

GreyGT-C

whats the "lock to lock" travel on an FD rack VS an FC manual rack?

I dove my freinds car with the manual rack and didn't notice a difference in travel. ....and thought someone said they were the same ratio.



Just curious since i'm looking for a manual rack for my car...

P'cola FD

To be honest, I'm not sure. I've driven them both, and I just like the FD better. Somewhere in Jim Labreck's giant thread I think I remember him stating real numbers. I don't like the FC P/S racks converted, and would swap a manual rack into an FC, but I love my FD the way it feels like it is.