mark type ra

As a lot of you probably suffer the same problem as I do on pre 96 cars i was wondering how to overcome continuously having to change the O ring under the power steering pot as it drives me nuts I've even tried changing over to a later spec pot but the power steering whined like crazy and the steering was terrorble so reverted back to original.

Here is a pic of the retro fitted power steering pot



So what I'm getting to is there a permanent fix?

I come across this pick on here where the power steering pot has been removed all together does anybody know how I go about it?



Cheers

mickywrx

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You need the parts from a newage car.

mark type ra

Would that also mean swapping over to a new age P/S pump?

Was wondering if could get away with just using something like a relocation kit, banjo and bolt.

mickywrx

iTrader: (29)

Easier to just swap to the newage pump, than clart on making something fit the top of your existing pump.

Try Matt @ Pole Position in the breakers section.

mark type ra

Nice on fella I'll try and get my hands on the bits, I take there isn't any problems with mounting the new pump is there? Brackets etc

mark type ra

Ok got hold of the newage gear will post pics of fitting and any problems I come across

038/200

iTrader: (1)

I recently changed my round pas pot on my v1 sti to a later pump like you have fitted at the mo. Put new belt on its never felt better. But will be good to see how you fit it.

mark type ra

See mine didn't take to kindly to the face lifted res tank I just feel this should stop the leak once and for all

Did you find that you had to largen the bolt hole on the right where it bolts to the pump fella

038/200

iTrader: (1)

It went straight on just like the old one mate. No probs at all.

mark type ra

After looking high and low for a power steering adapter plate I discovered today that you can use the adapter plate from a S13 180sx so with that acquired all I need now is a couple of rubber hoses long enough for where I want to relocate my resivoir bottle to and she'll be sweet definitely beats £17+vat from Subaru

I'll get a couple of pics up hopefully this weekend and finally be done with this constant leak

S13 adapter plate

mark type ra

Right finally gathered up all the bits I needed and got to it today was going to mount the resivoir where the air con lived so removed this then changed my mind due to how close the pipes ran to the auxiliary belt but here's a couple of pics of how I done it hope ya like



S13 adapter plate fitted to top of pump

The Rig

iTrader: (13)

Hmmm, looks good and well done on the job, but alot of effort and money for just what needs a slightly thicker O ring on the original bits, thats what i used anyway LOL

mark type ra

Depends how pissed off you get with it leaking lol

It done my nut in and it wasn't that expensive

mickywrx

iTrader: (29)

Hope you bought the correct silicon hose, Mark. Most of it isn't suitable for power steering fluid.

mark type ra

I did ask if it was suitable fella and the chap said yeh but will have to see what's worse case if its wrong?

mickywrx

iTrader: (29)

Probably rot through, and leak PS fluid. Nasty stuff it is too, and rather flammable.

Hopefully it'll be fine though.

mark type ra

I'll keep an eye on it fella like ya say hopefully it'll be fine

mark type ra

Mickywrx, just read your stickied thread on powersteering good right up fella

mickywrx

iTrader: (29)

Thanks Mark.