Which third gens don't have a power steering cooler?
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Which third gens don't have a power steering cooler?
Which year third gens do not have a power steering cooler stock? How were the lines ran, and do you have any pics? Here is a picture for reference.
https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...teering+cooler
https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...teering+cooler
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From: Littleton, CO USA
Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
I don't remember my original V6 having it.
But, after 5 years, the memories are fading.
But, after 5 years, the memories are fading.
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From: Grand Rapids, MI
Car: Z28
Engine: Sb2.2 406
Transmission: Jerico 4 speed
Axle/Gears: Ford 9" 3.60
What angle, where, etc? I may have some saved, if not, I'm going to my car later this morning and can grab some.
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From: Glen Allen, VA
Originally posted by Stekman
What angle, where, etc? I may have some saved, if not, I'm going to my car later this morning and can grab some.
What angle, where, etc? I may have some saved, if not, I'm going to my car later this morning and can grab some.
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Car: 1989 Firebird Formula
Engine: Internal Combustion
Transmission: Completed
Axle/Gears: ones that turn.
My 83 V6 Camaro didn't have it; the 84 Z28 didn't have it; the 86 V6 Firebird SE did have one; and I dunno if the 89 Formula did or not, as the steering box was MIA when I got the car.
It's basically a length of hardline that runs across under the radiator and back in the return line to the pump.
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It's basically a length of hardline that runs across under the radiator and back in the return line to the pump.
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From: Midwest
Car: '82 Recaro T/A, '71 Trans Am
Engine: 305CFI/455HO
Transmission: TH700R4/M22
Axle/Gears: 3.23/3.42
My 84 LG4 T/A doesn't have one. My friends 87 LG4 Camaro IROC does. I think in 84 the L69 5.0L HO cars got them. I imagine TPI cars got them too.
Its basically a metal pipe mounted under the radiator with standard line clips. The lower pressure return line comes off the steering box, goes under the radiator and loops back, and then goes into the power steering pump return fitting.
Its basically a metal pipe mounted under the radiator with standard line clips. The lower pressure return line comes off the steering box, goes under the radiator and loops back, and then goes into the power steering pump return fitting.
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From: Houston, Texas
Car: 88' IROCZ
Engine: 388 TPI Motown 350 Race block
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 2.77
Most if not all will have a cooling loop (GM calls it a long return line,) Aftermarket coolers are basically small radiators. Like this one: P/S pump fluid Cooler
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From: Mercedes Norte, Heredia, Costa Rica
Car: 1984 Z28 Hardtop
Engine: 383 Carb
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.54 Dana 44
Originally posted by Dens71TA
I think in 84 the L69 5.0L HO cars got them.
I think in 84 the L69 5.0L HO cars got them.
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From: Webster, MA
Car: 1982 Camaro Z28
Engine: Self-built 350
Transmission: Pro-Built 700r4 w/2800 Vigilante
Axle/Gears: Eaton 3.73 w/Moser axles
Originally posted by EvilCartman
My 82 doesn't have a cooler, didn't even know such a thing came on these cars
My 82 doesn't have a cooler, didn't even know such a thing came on these cars
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From: Illinois
Car: '91 Z28 & '90 RS Vert & '89 RS
Engine: 5.7L & none & 2.8L (soon to be LSX)
Transmission: yes
Axle/Gears: One's with teeeeefs
My '91 Z's got it..... I think it came on all cars with the quick ratio steering, as that will heat up the hydraulic fluid in the system, hence it would need cooled down. Should be on most performance optioned cars. I don't think I have ever seen one on a V6 car.
PS.... I have it on both of my '87's....the IROC and the Z..
PS.... I have it on both of my '87's....the IROC and the Z..
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