Steering question- vacuum bleeding

[Fordtruckfan89]

I had put mine in the ultrasonic cleaner works a treat

Nice job

After replacing the rack and pinion twice and multiple pumps, I feel like a moron. I just wish I'd thought to check this sooner. I figured it was just an open reservoir like a brake master cylinder.

 

[donalds]

After replacing the rack and pinion twice and multiple pumps, I feel like a moron. I just wish I'd thought to check this sooner. I figured it was just an open reservoir like a brake master cylinder.

Install a inline filter on the return line
Amazon product ASIN B0787KWZPS

 

[J_C]

^ Wow, quite a claim that amazon page makes, "EXTENDS TRANSMISSION SERVICE CYCLE continual cleaning of the transmission fluid actually produces cleaner fluid than the new fluid you put into the system.".

 

[donalds]

^ Wow, quite a claim that amazon page makes, "EXTENDS TRANSMISSION SERVICE CYCLE continual cleaning of the transmission fluid actually produces cleaner fluid than the new fluid you put into the system.".

The proof is in the pudding and the pudding looks good What can I say
I use these filters I've also cut them open they're great very nice well made filter

 

[Fordtruckfan89]

There's one on there already, I think this was from the 20+ years it didn't have one.

 

[410Fortune]

so glad its fixed!!!

debris in the reservoir, I will keep this in mind for future repairs
Persistence pays off!!

 

[oklagp1200r]

I need to change my power steering fluid again and I will check this! Never noticed any debris in mine ever on my 2001. Where did that come from (debris)???

 

[Fordtruckfan89]

I need to change my power steering fluid again and I will check this! Never noticed any debris in mine ever on my 2001. Where did that come from (debris)???

Probably the original pump that had 250k on it before it went and 20 years of buildup.

 

[allmyEXes]

@Nctruckman The clogged screen may be the cause of the intermittent issue that I've been havingon my white '97. That's the first time that I've heard of that. Thanks for sharing!
Edited: I just need a tip on how to get the fluid out of the reservoir without making a mess. Turkey baster. The only other way that I know of is messy when the contents of the tank, after hose is removed, drain down the corner of the engine, on to the crossmember etc. My tank is currently full to the neck!

 

[Fordtruckfan89]

@Nctruckman The clogged screen may be the cause of the intermittent issue that I've been havingon my white '97. That's the first time that I've heard of that. Thanks for sharing!
Edited: I just need a tip on how to get the fluid out of the reservoir without making a mess. Turkey baster. The only other way that I know of is messy when the contents of the tank, after hose is removed, drain down the corner of the engine, on to the crossmember etc. My tank is currently full to the neck!

I used the vacuum pump set and bottle to suck it down. Any sort of fluid extractor should work.

 

[J_C]

Edited: I just need a tip on how to get the fluid out of the reservoir without making a mess. Turkey baster. The only other way that I know of is messy when the contents of the tank, after hose is removed, drain down the corner of the engine, on to the crossmember etc. My tank is currently full to the neck!

These are cheap and handy for other uses like blowing out my furnace condensate drain.... easier than moving an air compressor over to it anyway. You can probably find them on amazon and ebay too, but likely at a higher price.

Multi-Use Transfer Pump

Amazing deals on this Multi-Use Transfer Pump at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

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[Fordtruckfan89]

Just did a fluid flush (3 qts), new cardone reservoir, cleaned the filter out, reman pump is in. Steering is nice. Hopefully it stays that way for a while. Took almost nothing to to bleed it now that the reservoir isn't plugged up

 

[lincolnlocker]

How does it work? How does subjecting the reservoir to vacuum eliminate air pockets? The only explanation I can think of is any air bubble will expand a lot under 20 to 25 in Hg vacuum, let us say, ten times. Thus after system is subjected to vacuum there will only be 1/10th as much air left in the system. Does this sound about right? Same question can be asked about vacuum filling coolant systems with Airlift to eliminate air pockets.

 

[oklagp1200r]

Just do it like this easy peezy!

 

[Fordtruckfan89]

Observation I made yesterday. My engine has 275k on it. It was Around a 105 heat index,I was sitting in line at a gas station with the a/c on, in gear, stopped and was turning the steering wheel. Noticed the engine lugged down a good bit, apparently it was enough to drop rpm and just momentarily lose oil pressure for less than a second. Dash oil gauge flickered and so did the aftermarket one I have t'd In. Usually idles around the 600 rpm range. Decided to bump the idle rpm in gear up to 720 rpm (has a sct tune) to see what it does. Engine is in pretty decent running shape, I can only figure it was just too much load at that idle speed.