Removing P/S pump, sealing rack...

[MikeR351w]

Anyone out there remove the p/s pump and seal the lines to the rack? Is it a good move? Is it safe? How do you do it if so??? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!
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[Maryland Stang]

I believe you have to put a loop hose between the two ports. Fluid will want to move back and forth as you turn the steering wheel. Just draining all of the fluid probably isn't a good idea since the seals and stuff will dry out.

Is it a good idea? Go outside and try to try the steering wheel when the engine isn't running. You be the judge.

 

[Mustang5L5]

Not a good idea.

If you want manual steering, you need a manual rack. Using the Power rack without fluid will cause to eventually fail....hopefully not while you are driving

 

[86foureye]

i have had mine looped for 10 years and no problems. just make sure its looped and you are good

 

[MikeR351w]

How did you loop it?

 

[86foureye]

How did you loop it?

take both of the lines on the rack that go to ps pump and connect them.