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Topic subjectConsequences of No power steering belt or unit?
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52618, Consequences of No power steering belt or unit?
Posted by widebodied, Jun-04-03 04:15 PM
is there any? not gonna have time or funds to fabricate my ps and ac brackets this season. is there a way to make it so it wont be as rough turnin?

DWAYNE H

www.gottude.com
Red/Black/Silver 01 GSXR 750
Lots of Apexi components...
52631, RE: Consequences of No power steering belt or unit?
Posted by 2g99RSNC, Jun-04-03 06:46 PM
when i took mine off i drained out as much fluild as i could but it was a bitch for about a week. I then added a lsd to my tranny and it made it alot easier to drive. I can drive and turn one handed now real easy.
52634, RE: Consequences of No power steering belt or unit?
Posted by The1Bill, Jun-04-03 07:25 PM
The only consequences to having an empty rack is accelerated wear (slightly) and stronger arms.
Now, being a guy, you probably already have one strong arm. Think of this as a way to even things up a bit.
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52635, RE: Consequences of No power steering belt or unit?
Posted by widebodied, Jun-04-03 07:35 PM
just the guy i wanted to reply, thanks for the expertise.

DWAYNE H

www.gottude.com
Red/Black/Silver 01 GSXR 750
Lots of Apexi components...
52639, RE: Consequences of No power steering belt or unit?
Posted by The1Bill, Jun-04-03 08:03 PM
The extra wear on the rack and pinion would be minimal, and I wouldn't worry about it. I will probably be rollin' with no pump for a while.
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52645, RE: Consequences of No power steering belt or unit?
Posted by onebaddsm98, Jun-04-03 09:31 PM
Hey guys i have an idea on how to make a power steering pump work. im going to mod the the pt bracket.im going to try it out first and if it works ill show u guys.:7
52653, RE: Consequences of No power steering belt or unit?
Posted by a_miller_76, Jun-05-03 03:28 AM
So wait, if you don't have the belt you have to drain your unit (hehehehe). Seriously, I threw my belt and I could barely steer that bitch when parking it. If you drain it will you be able to turn easier?
52656, RE: Consequences of No power steering belt or unit?
Posted by DarkOne, Jun-05-03 04:27 AM
The reason it is initially so hard to turn is due to the fact that you're manually having to displace fluid from the rack and pinion. Once you drive it or about a week it gets easier because you've already pushed most of it that you can back into the reserviour.