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Originally Posted by NelsonV
Help!
I was told that I need a "vented" remote reservoir to run with the Hyrdratech system I'll be installing this weekend.
I plan to make my own, but what exactly does vented mean? Is it just open to allow air flow, or do I need some form of check valve or something?
Thanks-
Nelson V.
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Well, I got my own answer, and then some. Here’s my lessons learned…
> I made my own remote reservoir from a solid billet of aluminum. According to Paul (at Hydratech), all that is required is a small vent hole to atmosphere. I placed a small hole around .100” through the “collar” that the cap threads into, and into the cap threads, as well. This allowed me to adjust the vent by “misaligning” the two holes.
> The instructions imply that although the kit includes a tee fitting for the return lines, ideally separate lines should be run so that “feedback” is not induced to the booster. When I first plumbed everything, I ran the hydroboost’s return line directly to the PS pump, and I ran the steering gearbox return line to the remote reservoir. The remote reservoir in turn feeds the PS pump.
As it turned out, the steering gearbox returned fluid to the reservoir faster than it could deliver to the PS pump. Likewise, the hydroboost did not return fluid to the PS pump quick enough to keep it full. What resulted was an overflowing reservoir and an empty pump that sang. Reversing the return lines did the trick and fixed everything (i.e. steering box return runs directly to the pump; hydroboost return runs to the reservoir). No more overflowing; no more singing PS pump.
> At Paul’s recommendation Lubeguard Power Steering fluid additive helped to de-aerate the PS fluid and quiet things down. It’s available at Napa, and according to Paul, don’t let the counter clerk talk you into using the ATF additive if they don’t have the PS additive available.
> I used -6 AN lines and fittings throughout. The kit includes a rubber hose and clamps (and the aforementioned tee fitting) for the returns. But for aesthetics, I used AN fittings for the returns, as well.
> Kudos to the following for excellent sales and technical support:
Marcus at SC&C (
http://scandc.com/)
Paul at Hydratech (
http://www.hydratechbraking.com/)
Tom at Earl’s Store #1, Lawndale, CA (
http://www.anplumbing.com/)
Rich at Smokey’ Speed Shop, Oceanside, CA (
http://local.yahoo.com/details?id=20830252)
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Originally Posted by Bowtieracing
Intresting topic guys.Please report how your brakes has worked with hydraboost.
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My brakes now work phenomenally. Of course, compared to my original stock front discs and marginally-to-not-functioning rear drums, with little engine vacuum, it’s hard to say exactly how much better the entire new setup would be compared to say a properly functioning factory system. For the record, I am now running 13” Baer brakes for the SC&C SC-AFX package up front (Corvette C5/C6 sized with thicker rotors); out back I am running Baer Iron sports with 11.625” rotors; and obviously the Hydratech hydroboost.
Here's some pics:
Nelson V.