oh1vette

Hey guys, just getting back to work on my 77.

Is it mine or me, but I can't remove the power steering cap because the lower alternator bracket is in the way.

Is this the "way it is"?

It's been 15 years so I don't recall if thats the way it always was...

Thanks...

manfroni

mine is the same way. I can get it off, but it is a pita.

lvmyvt76

You can put a longer p/s belt on to get the cap off easier, but make sure to check that it doesn't rub on anything.

jcloving

Yes it is a chore. That is one of the reasons I am cleaning everything down there. A simple p/s fluid check would get my hands dirty.

I use a long funnel when I need to add fluid.

BKarol

Don't know if the 77 is like my 78, but I can get the cap off but a hassle putting it back in the reservoir and then removing to check the level.

I took an oil dip stick and made a few bends to replicate the cap. I first put notches in for "hot" and "cold". Then bent the stick where the cap would be.

Now after getting the cap off, I place the stick in the reservoir and rest it on the lip of the reservoir. Easy in and easy out. Been posted on the forum a few times:

oh1vette

^^^^
cool idea - thanks...

thanks all - just thought maybe over the years I put something on wrong....couldn't believe it was that bad of a design...especially for a maintenance item....

vetteguy75

My pump is also blocked by the lower alternator bracket. What "karol" explained above is exactly what I did and it works perfectly!!! I use a turkey baster to add fluid to the pump.

briankeery

Awesome idea. I'd been dealing with a leak for the last 6 weeks of my driving season and it was becoming a real pain to get that dam cap on and off to verify fluid level. Thanks for the tip.