Power steering rack and pinion leak

[Blake Foster]

Originally Posted by 72Z/28

Well I am not what style it is but it was bolted on to the Speedtech subframe kit when the kit was ordered from them.

As far as the power steering pump, I believe it is the one that comes with LS6 crate engine.

The standard LS power steering pump would be a 3 GPM so the restrictor/ flow valve needs to be changed to a 2 GPM Billet Specialities sells them part # RP1300
this "normally" wont cause any issues if it has not been drive much but will make the steering way to light and will increase the heat build up in the fluid as it tries to bypass too much fluid. as well it may cause air in the system and it will be impossible to bleed out.

[72Z/28]

Originally Posted by Blake Foster

The standard LS power steering pump would be a 3 GPM so the restrictor/ flow valve needs to be changed to a 2 GPM Billet Specialities sells them part # RP1300
this "normally" wont cause any issues if it has not been drive much but will make the steering way to light and will increase the heat build up in the fluid as it tries to bypass too much fluid. as well it may cause air in the system and it will be impossible to bleed out.

Hello Blake

Honestly you have been very supportive and answered all my queries whenever I send you or I had sent you PMs.

The leak at the hose fitting is the high pressure one that is coming from the pump. However, not quiet sure about the capacity of the pump itself. It is the one that came with crate engine.

Unfortunately I am using the ATF from AcDelco.

As per your feeback the pressure line is on the correct port

I am not sure if the mounting bracket was modified. I do appreciate if you send me a photo showing the correct way of mounting the bracket

I will try to get the one from Billet specialities.

[Blake Foster]

GET THE ATF OUT!!!
if there is an issue with it leaking, and it goes back for warranty Unisteer will instantly void any warranty if it has ATF in the rack, it specifically says in the unisteer instructions "DO NOT USE ATF"

[72Z/28]

Thanks for the photos Blake. Although the mounting bracket looks different, i do not think it was modified in mine or I can not think of a reason that required any modification.

Anyways I guess I need to flush out the ATF, don't know how though. Also a new rack and pinion maybe necessary

[70 tt rustang]

I would drain the reservior and fill with PSF. Run it for a few miles and change again

[72Z/28]

Originally Posted by 70 tt rustang

I would drain the reservior and fill with PSF. Run it for a few miles and change again

Thanks man for the input, will do that

[72Z/28]

Ok guys I am going to order the 2GMP control valve as per Blake's advice. As for the Banjo fitting leak I did put littel force on the Banjo fitting, and it seems like it did stop the leak.

However, my concern is the leak shown in the first photo, apparently the black round cover is a plug to prevent ingress of dirt into the pinion portion. My interpretation might not be right and appreciate if someone could chime in to educate me.

With above being said, does it mean that a new rack and pinion needs to be installed or I can remove the black cover shown in the first photo and tighten the nut ( if there is one)