Power steering reservoir question
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From: Ottawa Ontario
Power steering reservoir question
Hi all,
On my new-to-me 1987 drop top I noticed that the reservoir cap is actually touching the upper coolant hose.
I can see 2 options:
1) Carefully bend the bottle holder away from the hose (but not into the belt
2) cut the hose back about 1/2" and that should give the reservoir cap clearance.
Suggestions and best option(s)?
Thanks
(edit) I'm trying to attach a picture but it stops at 90% in Chrome and with Firefox it shows I have uploaded it but all I see is a placeholder.
On my new-to-me 1987 drop top I noticed that the reservoir cap is actually touching the upper coolant hose.
I can see 2 options:
1) Carefully bend the bottle holder away from the hose (but not into the belt
2) cut the hose back about 1/2" and that should give the reservoir cap clearance.
Suggestions and best option(s)?
Thanks
(edit) I'm trying to attach a picture but it stops at 90% in Chrome and with Firefox it shows I have uploaded it but all I see is a placeholder.
Last edited by Shrav; Feb 12, 2021 at 03:03 PM.
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My '88 has no such issue but the "new" '89 has similar interference as you show.
So far I've not addressed the issue; will be interesting to see recommendations and how your solution works.
So far I've not addressed the issue; will be interesting to see recommendations and how your solution works.
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So I found an easy fix. I loosened the 2 rear bolts and removed the 1 that connects to the fan shroud. I put a washer under the front bracket and reinstalled the bolt and then tightened the back 2 up again. I now have clearance between the power steering cap and upper rad hose. I wish all my C4 problems were this easy to solve!
Hopefully this helps someone out.
Hopefully this helps someone out.
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I'd still check to make sure the hose is all the way on the radiator. That's likely where the actual problem lies.
