Power steering

Bobasaurus · 12-29-2002, 08:30 PM

If a PS unit is disconnected and drained. Does it need to be "bled" upon re-installation? Is so where is the bleeder valve?

Thanks for any info

drudis · 12-30-2002, 02:26 PM

No "bleeding" necessary.
Just crank the wheel lock to lock, holding it for only like 1-2 seconds at lock (not to burn up pump). Thats about it.

p.s. You did flush the system with brand new synthetic, right?

Bobasaurus · 12-30-2002, 06:15 PM

and what synthetic would you recommend?

Thanks.

drudis · 12-30-2002, 08:15 PM

I use off-the-shelf Valvoline synthetic from Pep Boys.

12-29-2002, 08:30 PM	#1
Bobasaurus Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 58	Power steering If a PS unit is disconnected and drained. Does it need to be "bled" upon re-installation? Is so where is the bleeder valve? Thanks for any info __________________ Bobasaurus 1987 LX 5.0 - Engine Rebuild now installed - 26290 Wonderful Miles so far Items now installed from the garage : GT-40p heads, Explorer Intake, FMS "P" headers, Crower 15511, SFI Balancer, 24#, SPEC Stage 1, T5z, 65MM TB, 77MM Pro-M, 255lph Pump

12-30-2002, 02:26 PM	#2
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	No "bleeding" necessary. Just crank the wheel lock to lock, holding it for only like 1-2 seconds at lock (not to burn up pump). Thats about it. p.s. You did flush the system with brand new synthetic, right? __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

12-30-2002, 06:15 PM	#3
Bobasaurus Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 58	flush the system? and what synthetic would you recommend? Thanks. __________________ Bobasaurus 1987 LX 5.0 - Engine Rebuild now installed - 26290 Wonderful Miles so far Items now installed from the garage : GT-40p heads, Explorer Intake, FMS "P" headers, Crower 15511, SFI Balancer, 24#, SPEC Stage 1, T5z, 65MM TB, 77MM Pro-M, 255lph Pump

12-30-2002, 08:15 PM	#4
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	I use off-the-shelf Valvoline synthetic from Pep Boys. __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

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