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'98 ZR2, SAE 30R7 for oil?
So my "coil" of tubing that the power steering pump uses in front of the A/C condenser sprung a leak. In lieu of replacing it, I simply cut off the lines behind the headlight and ran an SAE 30R7 fuel line tube in a loop.
It looks like the pressure and temperature of the cooling oil is well within limits of what the oil flow is, but I want to be sure. What is the temperature and pressure the power steering pump uses to flow its oil in its front cooling coil? |
The temperature and pressure shouldn't concern you as much as the chemical compatibility of running power steering fluid through a "rubber" fuel line. I've been told that power steering fluid will destroy fuel lines from someone whose advice I won't ignore. Better safe than sorry.
I replaced my power steering cooler this spring. I used a Hayden #1009. My original thought was to make one out of steel tubing but I wanted one with fins for better cooling. $20 with a lifetime warranty and it came with tubing and clamps. |
Originally Posted by Rusty Nuts
(Post 667161)
I replaced my power steering cooler this spring. I used a Hayden #1009. My original thought was to make one out of steel tubing but I wanted one with fins for better cooling. $20 with a lifetime warranty and it came with tubing and clamps.
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I re-used the bracket that the old cooler was welded to. I cut the old metal tubing off so I was left with the vertical bar that bolts to the top and bottom of the core support. I drilled holes in it so the plastic zip tie things would hold the cooler in place. You could mount yours to the front of the A/C condenser like the instructions . My condenser has a leak and I didn't want to mount it on a part that I plan to replace. The shiny aluminum cooler mounted that close to the grille stood out like balls on a tall dog so I painted it black and reinstalled it. No problems in 4 months and if it ever leaks O'reilly will give me a new one.
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Pressure is of no concern as the cooler is in the return line, which has very low pressure. However, as Rusty mentioned, the type of line that you use is a concern. For splicing short distances, rubber is fine, but it must be rated for automatic transmission fluid, not oil or fuel.
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I also got the Hayden #1009 from O'Reilly auto parts for $19.99. Hooked it up and used the enclosed tie to cinch it to the bracket after I cut off the metal tubing and buffed them down on the bench grinder. The red circle is b/c I also posted another question about the "plug without a home".
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