Power Steering Problem

Matt · Post by **Matt** » April 17th, 2007, 2:00 pm

My PS pump seized because when we did the motor swap the guy never hooked it up. I am wondering If i dont want power steering can I just run high pressured hoses from the pump to the little container to fill the power steering and back to the pump. My problem was its on the same circuit as the crank and water pump. I need this done today or tommorow help is appreciated

PATDIESEL · Post by **PATDIESEL** » April 17th, 2007, 2:15 pm

Just get a new belt that does not go around the PS pump. You'll have to find one that fits as all MXs came with PS thus they will not have a specific belt listed for no PS. You will need to fill the rack and then run a line from the high to low side and make sure it is full of fluid. Otherwise the next thing to sieze will be the rack and then you cannot steer. The line will let the fluid flow from one side to the other when you turn the wheel and the fluid will keep the rack lubricated so the seals and gears stay intact.

lutos · Post by **lutos** » April 18th, 2007, 8:30 pm

goto the wreckers and buy a PS pump

tehbrookzorz · Post by **tehbrookzorz** » April 22nd, 2007, 12:19 am

Yeah, the MX-3 is not fun without P/S.