Morning Sickness
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From: eville in
Originally Posted by viii
I agree with the concern about the added viscosity. I put lucas fluid in my other gm vehicle with morning sickness, and now with the temps in the single digits, the pump/belt squeal like a pig for a good 15-20 seconds. I removed the power steering fluid and replaced with the regular stuff and what a difference. the lucas produce may help some problems but may also create new ones when it gets super cold.
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From: The Pines South Jersey
Originally Posted by bogus
Is this the additive or a replacement fluid? I will check it out... I live in SoCal, so I don't have to fret 20* weather.
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From: Kingman AZ
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Originally Posted by Casethecorvetteman
Arrrrr yes, we do have that same brand of oil aditives and stabilizers here in Australia as well. As for the snow, it couldnt happen here!! 40-45*F is about as cold as it gets here in winter,so it looks just like my pic (taken from my front yard) all year round(unless its raining)
Sorry for the hijack Bogus.
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From: Queensland, AUSTRALIA
Originally Posted by corvetteronw
Where are the bushmen and crocs? Or better yet; where are the bush women?
Sorry for the hijack Bogus.
Sorry for the hijack Bogus.
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From: The Pines South Jersey
Originally Posted by bogus
I am gonna stop off at autozone and see if they sell it. I would like to wake that silly thing up and postpone a rack for a couple of months, if possible!!!
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From: San Pedro CA
I actually have the TransTune. Got it for bastet44's 87, but the engine died about the same time as the transmission did.
I am going to play with this tomorrow. I will update everyone then.
Thanks, gang!!!
I am going to play with this tomorrow. I will update everyone then.
Thanks, gang!!!
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From: Mexico Beach FL
Since I used to lose all kinds of power steering components (steering gear, pumps, control valves) on my Lincoln TownCar (this is a high usage car and I lost all these parts several times), I decided to install a small automatic transmission in-line filter in the power steering flluid return line where there is no pressure.
I haven't lost a part since.
I have a replaceable filter that I replace every year on my '92 Corvette with 90K miles on it, my Lincoln TownCar with 195K miles on it, and my 2002 Ford Ranger with 32K miles on it.
My belief is preventative maintenance is the best way to prevent "morning sickness" and a lots of other leaks.
I believe that most leaks in power steering systems happen because the particles in the fluid worn over time end up being trapped under the seals and eventually cause leaks.
I haven't replaced a part in any of these cars since going to the filter.
There is an in-line filter made to be an add-on automatic transmission filter for a Honda that works perfect. The filter is made by "Filtran" and the Carquest part number is 85953. It has 3/8 inch connections, which is the size of most power steering return lines.
Tom Piper
I haven't lost a part since.
I have a replaceable filter that I replace every year on my '92 Corvette with 90K miles on it, my Lincoln TownCar with 195K miles on it, and my 2002 Ford Ranger with 32K miles on it.
My belief is preventative maintenance is the best way to prevent "morning sickness" and a lots of other leaks.
I believe that most leaks in power steering systems happen because the particles in the fluid worn over time end up being trapped under the seals and eventually cause leaks.
I haven't replaced a part in any of these cars since going to the filter.
There is an in-line filter made to be an add-on automatic transmission filter for a Honda that works perfect. The filter is made by "Filtran" and the Carquest part number is 85953. It has 3/8 inch connections, which is the size of most power steering return lines.
Tom Piper
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From: San Pedro CA
Tom,
Very sage advice. I will check into that! I would like to add that to both mine and bastet44's. The rack in her 87 is fine... and I would like to keep it that way!!!!
Thanks!!!!!!!
EDIT: I just did some searching. It appears as tho that part number, 85953, has been superceded by MIF-3P.
Very sage advice. I will check into that! I would like to add that to both mine and bastet44's. The rack in her 87 is fine... and I would like to keep it that way!!!!
Thanks!!!!!!!
EDIT: I just did some searching. It appears as tho that part number, 85953, has been superceded by MIF-3P.
Last edited by bogus; Dec 11, 2005 at 10:36 AM.
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From: Mexico Beach FL
One more thing about that filter I like, I took one apart and it has a powerful magnet that traps magnetic metal particles to the wall of the filter letting the filter media, in the center, free to trap non-metal particles.
Tom Piper
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Last edited by Tom Piper; Dec 11, 2005 at 12:25 PM.
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From: The Motor City
Not trying to pirate ,
Been reading this and sounds like a good idea mine is still good and want to keep it that way.
Tom, where did you mount , below the pump? and what mods. if any to the lines? Thanks Guys
Been reading this and sounds like a good idea mine is still good and want to keep it that way.
Tom, where did you mount , below the pump? and what mods. if any to the lines? Thanks Guys
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From: Mexico Beach FL
The only criteria for mounting is:
1) The filter, and all of the return line, should be lower than where the return line meets the pump reservoir.
2) The filter HAS to be installed in the return line where there is no pressure -- the filter is not designed for the presssure side.
3) The filter has to be installed in the correct direction for fluid flow.
Tom Piper
1) The filter, and all of the return line, should be lower than where the return line meets the pump reservoir.
2) The filter HAS to be installed in the return line where there is no pressure -- the filter is not designed for the presssure side.
3) The filter has to be installed in the correct direction for fluid flow.
Tom Piper
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From: The Motor City
Originally Posted by Tom Piper
The only criteria for mounting is:
1) The filter, and all of the return line, should be lower than where the return line meets the pump reservoir.
2) The filter HAS to be installed in the return line where there is no pressure -- the filter is not designed for the presssure side.
3) The filter has to be installed in the correct direction for fluid flow.
Tom Piper
1) The filter, and all of the return line, should be lower than where the return line meets the pump reservoir.
2) The filter HAS to be installed in the return line where there is no pressure -- the filter is not designed for the presssure side.
3) The filter has to be installed in the correct direction for fluid flow.
Tom Piper
Pardon my interuption Bogus Mick
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From: NOVA
St. Jude Donor '05-'06-'07
I've had good luck using a turkey baster to remove all fluid from the resevoir. I then add about 4oz of Lucas power steering additive and the rest Havoline Synpower power steering fluid.
It works for me and I've tried it on several vettes.
Good luck
It works for me and I've tried it on several vettes.
Good luck
