Powering Steering fluid

[Donald Spithaler]

Thanks Bob, That sounds easy enough to do. I would have never though of that way.      Don
Don Spithaler
89 SP 36'
Butler, PA
  

On Fri, Sep 9, 2011 at 3:46 PM, freewill2008 <"sundance101@comcast.net"> wrote:

 

I rigged up a hose and temporary external resevoir to feed the pump. The return line from the steering box (which normally feeds the pump) went into a bucket. When the fluid going into the bucket changed color, I was done.



This would all happen at the rear of the bus on the SP. It took 3 quarts for the FC; figure at least a couple extra quarts for the SP.



The synthetic fluid came from www.redlineoil.com (707) 745-6100. It made the steering system quieter and it has more steering power.

Bob Griesel '84 FC31 WLII WA

--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", Donald Spithaler wrote:

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> > Changed mine with synthetic PS fluid a couple years ago. Best move I've

> > made with the steering system! Had to search it up on line; the local

> > suppliers didn't have anything. Turned out to be well worth the effort.

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> > Thanks Bob, Did you drain the fluid from the power steering pump. My pump

> > is in the rear & I was wandering how you would get all the fluid out if it

> > wouldn't drain out.thats a long line clear to the front. Don

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> > > Has anyone changed their power steering fluid? My SP has close to 100K on

> > it & was wandering if it should be changed. If it should can I do it myself?

> > I do as much of my own maintenance as I can. Are there any hoses that should

> > be changed. Should you just use power steering fluid? Where is the best

> > place to drain it & get it all out? Thanks Don

> > > Don Spithaler

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