removing power steering pump

#1

Does anyone know the size plug needed to block off the hole in the steering rack where the lines attach?

Thanks

#2

M14 and M16, 1.5 thread pitch “pipe plug”. Hard to find locally, best bet is online.

Here’s an old link from e30tech… http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=14489&highlight=plug&page=9

#3

I got my plugs at the local Advance. I had to grind down the larger one a bit. Found them on the rack with all the other drain plugs and washers.

Greg

#4

I found these plugs at a local Ace Hardware. They were in there hardware section under “automotive plugs”.

#5

Instead of plugging, you can use an adapter to join the 2 ports with the original banjo bolts: http://r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=130389
There’s also a link in that thread with measurements to make your own, if you so desire.

#6

I used the adapter. It worked fine, and I was glad to support an E30 guy.

#7

I just connect both hoses from the reservoir to the rack. That provides room for expansion of the fluid in the rack and a means of keeping fluid in the rack and has as a bonus no need for additional parts or modifications.