Power Steering an fittings

[timloomis]

Does anybody know what the thread size and pitch goes in the power steering pump and the rack? I want to replace the hard line with a -06 an line so it stops leaking once and for all. I don't feel like replacing o-rings that will just end up leaking again. Thanx.

 

[RayPeters]

Does anybody know what the thread size and pitch goes in the power steering pump and the rack? I want to replace the hard line with a -06 an line so it stops leaking once and for all. I don't feel like replacing o-rings that will just end up leaking again. Thanx.

I don't believe you can just screw a fitting into the pump. There is a bypass valve in there that is required for operation. I'll look into it more later... Someone else step in here and correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[timloomis]

I took that big banjo-like bolt out of the top of one of my spare ps pumps, doesn't look like anything is inside. I just need to know what the fitting size is in the rack now.

 

[Project2G]

Hope this helps

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Remove steering pump in numbered sequence, noting the following:


1. Remove reservoir cap and disconnect return hose to drain fluid.
2. Raise and support vehicle.
3. Disconnect high tension cable, then turn crank engine to drain fluid from gearbox.
4. Cover alternator (located under oil pump) if any hoses are removed
5. When connecting pressure hose, ensure slit contacts oil pump guide bracket.

 

[screamineagle]

I'm in the middle of doing this. This is how i did mine. I cut off the banjo bolt from the line and welded on a -06 bung to it and the the rack side i did the same and welded a bung to the end of the hard line. now all i have to do is make a regular AN line and run it between the 2 points.