Power Steering Question

#1

I removed my power steering pump during my engine removal and I’m not putting it back in. My questions is this; what do I do with the connections on the steering rack? Is there some place that sells bolts big enough to plug these? One, I believe is 22MM and the other is 19MM. Where can I find bolts that big?

#2

I cut one of the hoses at the metal tube. then hose clamped the other end over it after throwing a little ATF in it.

Seemed to work.

Ric

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#3

I used the bolt inserted in the end of the hose and hose clamped it tight. Just get alot of fluid down in it first and leave yourself plenty of hose.

#4

I’ve heard that you can pack the rack with a higher-density grease. On my first car, I just cut the belt and ran it as-is.

-Vic

#5

I had an 87 325iS that had a leaky rack, so it dripped itself dry and I drove it for 3 years that way on the street, nary a problem