Power steering and intercooler
04-26-2017, 09:38 AM
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Power steering and intercooler
Hello all,
My car's power steering and AC lines were moved by the PO when he repaired a collision.
I removed my Air Conditioning in order to give myself more room, but my ps lines are really messed up.
This means that my Flyin' Miata intercooler pipes aren't working as they should.
I was wondering if anyone has relocated their power steering lines, or simplified them by having new ones made.
Does anyone know the fitting sizes?
I've searched and found one dude that talked about relocating the power steering reservoir, but he never reposted or put up photos.
Can't find anything anywhere!
I'd rather not delete power steering. Any input from people that have had new lines made, or have a trick to simplifying them / moving them out of the way permanently would be great!
My car's power steering and AC lines were moved by the PO when he repaired a collision.
I removed my Air Conditioning in order to give myself more room, but my ps lines are really messed up.
This means that my Flyin' Miata intercooler pipes aren't working as they should.
I was wondering if anyone has relocated their power steering lines, or simplified them by having new ones made.
Does anyone know the fitting sizes?
I've searched and found one dude that talked about relocating the power steering reservoir, but he never reposted or put up photos.
Can't find anything anywhere!
I'd rather not delete power steering. Any input from people that have had new lines made, or have a trick to simplifying them / moving them out of the way permanently would be great!
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04-26-2017, 12:30 PM
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I struggled with this last week when I was finishing up my turbo install on my 91 with VVT swap, PS and AC. I also am using FM's IC pipes.
I bought new PS lines from Advance, and first installed the lower section on the rack. Then i routed the upper, flexible section around the outside of the IC pipes and AC lines (e.g. away from the engine, closer to the wheel) and was able to hook everything up. Ended up being a lot easier than I was expecting!
I bought new PS lines from Advance, and first installed the lower section on the rack. Then i routed the upper, flexible section around the outside of the IC pipes and AC lines (e.g. away from the engine, closer to the wheel) and was able to hook everything up. Ended up being a lot easier than I was expecting!
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04-26-2017, 02:26 PM
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I struggled with this last week when I was finishing up my turbo install on my 91 with VVT swap, PS and AC. I also am using FM's IC pipes.
I bought new PS lines from Advance, and first installed the lower section on the rack. Then i routed the upper, flexible section around the outside of the IC pipes and AC lines (e.g. away from the engine, closer to the wheel) and was able to hook everything up. Ended up being a lot easier than I was expecting!
I bought new PS lines from Advance, and first installed the lower section on the rack. Then i routed the upper, flexible section around the outside of the IC pipes and AC lines (e.g. away from the engine, closer to the wheel) and was able to hook everything up. Ended up being a lot easier than I was expecting!
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05-01-2017, 04:10 PM
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Thanks man! I just wrestled things, scratched the crap out of my hands, but the turbo and all bits are in. WITH the power steering.
Only thing I need to do is bend the pipe that goes from the pump to the return port on the PS fluid tank. It does towards the turbo before doing a 180 degree turn towards the resevoir. Bad design IMO.
Only thing I need to do is bend the pipe that goes from the pump to the return port on the PS fluid tank. It does towards the turbo before doing a 180 degree turn towards the resevoir. Bad design IMO.
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