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Cars by Model Type => 2nd generation RX-7's => Topic started by: BinoX on November 27, 2009, 08:19:04 PM

Title: Power Steering Removal
Post by: BinoX on November 27, 2009, 08:19:04 PM
Hey again all.
 
After a bit of a break from working on the FC it\'s now time to go back to it...
 
Something I would quite like to do it remove the power steering system. However not being particularly mechanically minded (but being able to follow instructions for things like that quite well) is there a guide anywhere telling me how to remove the power steering system? (So I can have non-assisted steering, I don\'t care if I break it taking it out)
 
I did use the search, but after an hour of wading through threads I couldn\'t find anything.. maybe I went right past it? If I did sorry!!!
 
Thanks in advance :)
Title: Power Steering Removal
Post by: m1tch on November 27, 2009, 08:32:55 PM
Why did you want to remove it?
Title: Power Steering Removal
Post by: BinoX on November 27, 2009, 09:05:26 PM
Well, part of the reason is that almost all of the pipework including the cooler needs replacing because it\'s all corroded/buggered and I don\'t really want to pay for the parts, and I\'m hoping removal will work out cheaper
 
The other reason is that a lot of cars have a lot more "feel" through the steering wheel with the power steering removed and I kinda like that. And I like the heavier feeling to the steering. yeah I know, I\'m weird... Although I\'ve never driven an FC with working power steering, but until I bought one I\'d never seen one up close either (that\'s my excuse anyway)
 
Are there any reasons NOT to remove the power steering except for slightly easier steering?
Title: Power Steering Removal
Post by: the hat on November 28, 2009, 02:16:00 PM
find a non pas rack and track rodarms/ends and your laughing then just remove the old rack and all assiciated pipework and pump etc
Title: Power Steering Removal
Post by: clive on November 28, 2009, 02:25:50 PM
I know its been said above but please use a Gen 2 EGI non power rack as it\'s dangerous to simply disconnect every thing as the rack is designed to be driven by fluid and not forced around manually,

Remember my old EGI as a bit heavy parking but great as soon as you had any sort of forward motion,

Hope this helps,
Title: Power Steering Removal
Post by: BinoX on November 28, 2009, 07:27:48 PM
Thanks for the advice guys :)
 
I\'ll sort out which is gunna be the cheapest option for me to do over the coming weeks and try and get it all sorted :)
Title: Power Steering Removal
Post by: flatout on November 29, 2009, 02:52:45 AM
a DE powered power steering rack is the way to go, less turns lock to lock than a non power steering rack, it is simple to do. BUT to do the job proper you need to strip the power steering rack and remove a few washers, very easy job , and costs feck all,,    and BIG weight loss
Title: Power Steering Removal
Post by: BinoX on November 29, 2009, 11:05:14 AM
Hey flatout. Sounds a little complicated... Have you got any instructions on how to do that?
Title: Power Steering Removal
Post by: 1990_fc3s_t2 on November 29, 2009, 07:40:57 PM
there is a write up on rx7club.com somewhere about de-powering your steering rack but from what i remember you have to have the right ratio rack to start with.
Il have a look:mmmm
Title: Power Steering Removal
Post by: 1990_fc3s_t2 on November 29, 2009, 07:42:29 PM
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=440198
Title: Power Steering Removal
Post by: m1tch on November 29, 2009, 10:10:02 PM
If you wanna get rid of the PS pump cause its using up too much space, swap it for the electric saxo pump mod :)
Title: Power Steering Removal
Post by: BinoX on November 29, 2009, 10:27:36 PM
Ah cool, Thanks for the link 1990_fc3s_t2, reading up on it now :D
 
@m1tch not really looking to save space. Mostly looking for feel and saving money :)  But space and weight saving is always a bonus ;)
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