Moving the Power Steering Reservoir for Turbo-ed cars.

More details will be coming, and I will update this very first post as I collect them all and get pictures.

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Parts list:
1) 40 inches #10 hose (part# AQP FCN10 at Speedtek, aka Aeroquip FC598-10) @ $6.99/foot
For complete length between resevoir and power steering pump.
This is the pump supply line
2) 36 inches #6 hose (part#AQP FCN10 at Speedtek, aka Aeroquip FC598-6) @ $5.99/foot
For additional length from power steering rack hose to resevoir.
This is the return line.
3) 2 x 8' Expandable sleeving, I.D 3/4", Max Dia: 1" $18 (from Frys)
Black braided style to give it a great production look.
http://shop2.outpost.com/product/228...H:MAIN_RSLT_PG
4) 3 x 5/16"-7/8" Hose Clamps
For splice addition hose from power steering rack to resevoir.
5) 2 x 1/2" - 1 1/4" Hose Clamps
For pump feed line from resivoir
6) 1 x 3/8" Barb x 3/8" Barb Splicer Brass (from HomeDepot)
For addition to the power steering return line from the rack to the resevoir
7) 3/4" Drill Bit for metal (from HomeDepot)
To dril a hole in bracket to swivle the feed line to the pump.
8) 1 x Cap Screw Socket 8mm x 20mm 8 Plain Steel (from HomeDepot)
To replace OEM screw so that new bracket can be used to swivle the feed line to the pump.
Note: this scew was too long as is, thus I added 3 lock washers to it.
NOTE: WARNING: Becarefull with removing the OEM scew I ended up destroying it trying
to remove it. Apparently I did not have the allen head all the way in when I first
tried. That one time, and I couldnt recover it with out serious surgery on it.
9) "S" style bracket 7" tall with 1.5" folded over to create tabs for mouting at both ends
Made from aprox. 3/16" thick x 1" wide bar stalk I had laying around.
See picture 3 below
10) Bracket to swivle the feed line to the pump 180 degrees.
Made from aprox. 3/16" thick x 1" wide bar stalk I had laying around.
See pictures 7 & 8 below.
11) "Valvoline SynPower Power Steering Fluid Synthetic Blend With Conditioners"
Part#:VV056


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Rough steps:
1) Have 1 liter plastic bottle with top cut off to capture drained power steering fluid.
2) Disconnect power steering feed hose down by power steering pump.
3) Drain fluid
4) Fabricate "S" bracket (painted black)
5) Fabricate swivle bracket
6) Install parts per pictures.
7) Start engine and start pouring power steering fluid into resevoir
8) turn steering wheel to stops one way while keeping power steering fluid at proper level
9) turn steering wheel to stops the other way while keeping power steering fluid at proper level
10) repeat steps 8 & 9 two more times
11) Check for leaks.

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1) Part of the "S" bracket and hose routing, notice the braided sleeves around the hose.

http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=main/...3974.jpg&s=f10



2) "S" bracket mounts using the original frame bolt.

http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=main/...4952.jpg&s=f10



3) Close up detail of the 7" tall S bracket

http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=main/...5513.jpg&s=f10


4) Just another picture of the mounting location

http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=main/...0398.jpg&s=f10


5) More details of the hose routing

http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=main/...1145.jpg&s=f10


6) About middile over the fan shroud, is where the 3/8" barb to barb was used to add in the 3' more of hose for the return from the power steering rack.
The braided sleev covers up the hose clamps used for the 3/8" barb splicer.

http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=main/...2956.jpg&s=f10


7) Bracket used to allow the power steer pump feed line to be swivled 180 degrees.
Need to swivle the connector so the hose bend radius isnt to sharp to keep away from the turbo.
The picture is looking down at the power steering pump.

http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=main/...4842.jpg&s=f10



8) Again looking down at the power steering pump, trying show more of the bracket made to swivle the return line 180 deg.
Notice: the power steering pump feed tube is rotated 180 degrees for the hose to go up and over the fan shroud.
Notice: 3/4" hole to slide the bracket over tube.

http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=main/...0497.jpg&s=f10



9) Finished look on turbo side. It is clear now how much the resevior was limiting air flow back into this area.

http://putfile.com/pic.php?pic=main/...2641.jpg&s=f10

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These part numbers....they are from what store?
Napa, Advanced Auto, OReilly?
The sleeving....is it loom sleeving or something more heat resistant?
I don't see a bracket in the list, did you not have to make one?

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First message was updated.

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North Fort Worth Solstice #2020
Mine on: 12/10/2005 from Alan Young Dealership
Color: Deep, Steel/Sand, Hahn Turbo, and other good stuff.

great job on the how to! If you look closely at my setup you'll see that I reused the factory mounting bracket as I cut it just that section off, in order to use this you will need an allen head bolt as the theres not enough space for a standard bolt. Awesome work on the 180 degree rotation of the feed line, I'm inspired to do that myself now.

Moving the reservoir is not only the best idea to protect it from the heat but it also allows for a cleaner look and an easier access to the turbo for spot inspections and checking of bolts.
All said the materials couldn't have cost even a tank of gas. Awesome work.

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I was thinking about cutting that section off to, although with just tossing it to the side. Your idea to use it on the new bracket isexcellent!!

Did you keep the resevoir height the same as its was in original postion?

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North Fort Worth Solstice #2020
Mine on: 12/10/2005 from Alan Young Dealership
Color: Deep, Steel/Sand, Hahn Turbo, and other good stuff.

Its lower but the reservoir is still above the rest of the system so thats all that matters, now a really crafty guy would get a B&M trans cooler and mount that in front of the radiator and do away w the stock tube cooler

thats, actually in my to do list for a later time.

Updated original post to add in the power steering fluid used.

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Mine on: 12/10/2005 from Alan Young Dealership
Color: Deep, Steel/Sand, Hahn Turbo, and other good stuff.

VIN., guess I'll put this on my 'to do' list while I'm installing the radiator.

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After moving the resevoir, it made me feel kind of silly trying to work around it all this time while working on the turbo. I think it is a true must do.

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Updated Picture links:

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North Fort Worth Solstice #2020
Mine on: 12/10/2005 from Alan Young Dealership
Color: Deep, Steel/Sand, Hahn Turbo, and other good stuff.

Didnt your Hahn Kit come with a PS relocation kit? Mine did. Although mine is relocated over the battery compartment.

Clear

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I know the DDM kit is relocating it to the same place. I really hope install is easy. ClearBra...it is a lot more simple than this thread makes it sound?? That's the one part I'm sort of unsure of.

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