Power steering delete

[ChrisK]

Alright, I can't find a solid answer on this. Some say that the lines have to be looped, I need to get a power steering delete kit, or I need to drain the ATF fluid from the rack---

The other day, I removed the power steering belt because my rack leaks. That's it! The rack is internally greased so... do I really need to take other steps to preserve the integrity of the rack or is it G2G?

[Doughnut]

Quick google search found this:

http://www.m42club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=10885

Answers all your questions.

[durtyE30]

A r3v member (silence) I know locally from South Florida machines up custom Power Steering Deletes. It essentially loops the rack, and it is run with fluid.

You can always de-power the rack using the Flying Miata guide though, which removes all fluid from the rack, giving a freer, easier steering feel.

[Dominic49]

I've ran my rack empty for a couple years now with no bolts in the holes. It's great (2.7 z3)

[Philo]

I run no fluid and a PS delete block. The block is overpriced. You can run it as Dominic said, but there is a risk that debris will enter the rack. I advise looping a line, or making/buying a block.

[4ce30]

I completely drained my system and looped a hose.. Works just fine, my drift car is setup this way... super cheap/ghetto way to get it done!

[seatown88]

I just drained my rack and installed two short bolts into the holes. simple clean and cheap

[CrazyB]

one super cheap solution for not looping is to use stock bolts but to put a small piece of hose over the bolt first to act as a spacer and to cover up the holes in the bolt.

[deadlydave]

Does anyone have any input on the steering effort increase with the power steering delete? I'm looking to do it but live in an area where I'm constantly parallel parking.

[blefevre]

I would just leave it how it is. Mine leaked like crazy so I just took the belt off. Haven't touched it after that. That way if you ever want to swap in a good rack the pump and hoses are still there.

[deadlydave]

I would just leave it how it is. Mine leaked like crazy so I just took the belt off. Haven't touched it after that. That way if you ever want to swap in a good rack the pump and hoses are still there.

Gotcha. I suppose I should go beltless first to make sure I don't mind the car without it anyway. Thanks for the input.

[gmyers395]

I ran my car without a belt for a couple years then finally removed everything else. There was no change in effort. I just sealed the holes completely, no block or looping or anything and i can assure you there is no harm in this. I didn't have to remove everything but i was getting sick of looking at it all and it only took about a half hour. Parallel parking really isn't bad either, but your not gonna do it one handed.

[balooshinakus]

I ran my car without a belt for a couple years then finally removed everything else. There was no change in effort. I just sealed the holes completely, no block or looping or anything and i can assure you there is no harm in this. I didn't have to remove everything but i was getting sick of looking at it all and it only took about a half hour. Parallel parking really isn't bad either, but your not gonna do it one handed.

Did all the fluid leak out of your rack or something? I noticed a huge difference when I went from belt removed to a looped setup. It was much harder to turn with just the belt removed.

[ScHpAnKy]

Did all the fluid leak out of your rack or something? I noticed a huge difference when I went from belt removed to a looped setup. It was much harder to turn with just the belt removed.

hmm, I must be he-man or something, but I took the belt off my 318is and it was pretty damn enjoyable. Even parralel parking was a breeze

[zxert]

hmm, I must be he-man or something, but I took the belt off my 318is and it was pretty damn enjoyable. Even parralel parking was a breeze

Ditto.

I cut my belt and its super easy. I only have one arm. If a one armed guy can do it, all the rest of you waffleswaffleswaffleswaffleswaffles double arm havers can.