problem with cooling ofpower steering fluid
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problem with cooling ofpower steering fluid
I have been having problems with the power steering fluid overheating and overflowing the reservoir since I have owned the car. It is a '01 zo6 and I run gm synthetic powersteering fluid. I have recently replaced the rack and pinion and hoses. It has the factory cooler.
any ideas on how to improve the cooling?
any ideas on how to improve the cooling?
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I have been having problems with the power steering fluid overheating and overflowing the reservoir since I have owned the car. It is a '01 zo6 and I run gm synthetic powersteering fluid. I have recently replaced the rack and pinion and hoses. It has the factory cooler.
any ideas on how to improve the cooling?
any ideas on how to improve the cooling?
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I have heard of people doing this, but really doesn't seem like slowing the pump would necessarily improve cooling. I would imagine there is some pressure regulator that limits the pumps output as RPM varies and therefore, changing the pulley ratio wouldn't affect the pump output.
#6
Racer
We've had the same problem in the CTS-V. Cooler is too small. We have two choices:
1) Go to larger cooler from Summitt.
2) Flush using Red Line power steering fluid.
I went with #2 and no problems.
Feff
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1) Go to larger cooler from Summitt.
2) Flush using Red Line power steering fluid.
I went with #2 and no problems.
Feff
www.MVPTrackTime.com
#8
I just got a pump from "Turn-one steering". They modify more than 50% of Nascar racecars so they have a lot of experience.
They modify the pump so the output is less, thus lowering temperature and friction on the pump. And that would correct vette problems.
I am still waiting for pressure hose to take the Vette for a spin and take it to a Track day. By the way I have a 94 with an LT1 engine so maybe there is a new solution for your pump.
It is supossed to correct the problem with steering. So maybe you should give them a call and see if they can help you.
They modify the pump so the output is less, thus lowering temperature and friction on the pump. And that would correct vette problems.
I am still waiting for pressure hose to take the Vette for a spin and take it to a Track day. By the way I have a 94 with an LT1 engine so maybe there is a new solution for your pump.
It is supossed to correct the problem with steering. So maybe you should give them a call and see if they can help you.
#9
Melting Slicks
Roy
Call the guys at Turn One
http://www.turnone-steering.com/index.html
I talked to them and they explained how their pumps work vs. the OEM pump to alleviate fluid overheating. I don't know if you can use their pump in T-1 class
Call the guys at Turn One
http://www.turnone-steering.com/index.html
I talked to them and they explained how their pumps work vs. the OEM pump to alleviate fluid overheating. I don't know if you can use their pump in T-1 class
#10
Le Mans Master
Roy
Call the guys at Turn One
http://www.turnone-steering.com/index.html
I talked to them and they explained how their pumps work vs. the OEM pump to alleviate fluid overheating. I don't know if you can use their pump in T-1 class
Call the guys at Turn One
http://www.turnone-steering.com/index.html
I talked to them and they explained how their pumps work vs. the OEM pump to alleviate fluid overheating. I don't know if you can use their pump in T-1 class
#11
Safety Car
I think that is one thing that makes the turn one pump such a good idea.
for on track (high rpms) it's turning plenty fast!
#12
Roy
Call the guys at Turn One
http://www.turnone-steering.com/index.html
I talked to them and they explained how their pumps work vs. the OEM pump to alleviate fluid overheating. I don't know if you can use their pump in T-1 class
Call the guys at Turn One
http://www.turnone-steering.com/index.html
I talked to them and they explained how their pumps work vs. the OEM pump to alleviate fluid overheating. I don't know if you can use their pump in T-1 class
#14
Melting Slicks
Another poss., I had PS issues and thought it was the fluid level. Turns
out my external oil cooler line (SS) had rubbed one of the PS (alum)
lines but not enough to leak, just thin enough to seep under pressure.
Might check tubes to and from cooler.
out my external oil cooler line (SS) had rubbed one of the PS (alum)
lines but not enough to leak, just thin enough to seep under pressure.
Might check tubes to and from cooler.