Results 1 to 6 of 6

Thread: Question on removing Power Steering...

  1. #1
    3Geez Veteran 88LXi68's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2000
    Vehicle
    '88 Accord LX-i
    Location
    Connecticut
    Posts
    4,120

    Question on removing Power Steering...

    As i understand it there are 4 hardlines going into the power steering rack. 2 of these lines go to the speed sensor in the tranny. What happens if I remove them? I am confused about that.
    '88 LX-i Coupe --- LS/Vtec
    '08 Accord EX-L 6-6 --- Daily Duty



  2. #2
    LX User
    Join Date
    Apr 2002
    Vehicle
    1/2 JDM B18A DOHC CARB
    Location
    MD
    Posts
    499
    Won't it just leak fluid from the power steering rack unless you plug the connections on the rack with something?

    Why do you just want to remove these two lines, are you looking to remove "speed sensitive" steering from your rack?

    While we are one the topic:
    On one of the lines that go to my power rack (I think it is coming from one of lines from the speed sensor on the tranny) the bolt is semi-stripped, the only way I can really loosen it from the steering rack is with a vise grip and hammer. Can the line be replaced? and much more important, is this done easily?

    Thanks.
    Carl

  3. #3
    3Geez Veteran AccordEpicenter's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2002
    Vehicle
    1988 Honda Accord LX-i Turbo 2004 Acura TL 6 speed/navigation
    Location
    Ridin Dirty in New York
    Posts
    7,377
    Id just keep the power steering, its hard as a mofo without it, and i didnt notice a difference running with the ps belt off, so it cant take that much power to turn...
    429whp 362wtq A20 TURBO. A20T>*

  4. #4
    3Geez Veteran 88LXi68's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2000
    Vehicle
    '88 Accord LX-i
    Location
    Connecticut
    Posts
    4,120
    Originally posted by AccordEpicenter
    Id just keep the power steering, its hard as a mofo without it, and i didnt notice a difference running with the ps belt off, so it cant take that much power to turn...
    It is more the fact I do not want to spend the money on the Place Racing adapter bracket.
    '88 LX-i Coupe --- LS/Vtec
    '08 Accord EX-L 6-6 --- Daily Duty

  5. #5

    A20A1's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2001
    Vehicle
    2006 Chevy Cobalt LS
    Location
    Kaneohe, Hawaii, United States
    Posts
    88,734
    you need to lube the speedo port... I added some oil in there and looped a hose from one port to the other... if you don't you'll kill your speedo cables, and possibly the entire assembly... I went thru 2 before I figured out what was causing the problem.
    - llia


  6. #6
    3Geez Veteran 88LXi68's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2000
    Vehicle
    '88 Accord LX-i
    Location
    Connecticut
    Posts
    4,120
    Originally posted by A20A1
    you need to lube the speedo port... I added some oil in there and looped a hose from one port to the other... if you don't you'll kill your speedo cables, and possibly the entire assembly... I went thru 2 before I figured out what was causing the problem.
    thanks mike. Thats the answer I was looking for.
    '88 LX-i Coupe --- LS/Vtec
    '08 Accord EX-L 6-6 --- Daily Duty

Similar Threads

  1. power steering question???
    By mec.mueka in forum 3geez Accords
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 12-31-2012, 04:10 PM
  2. Power Steering Question
    By Zt527 in forum 3geez Accords
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 09-17-2007, 12:43 AM
  3. removing power steering!
    By adams86lxi in forum 3geez Accords
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 04-06-2005, 07:00 AM
  4. Power Steering question
    By danronian in forum Suspension/Wheels/Tires/Brakes
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 04-16-2003, 06:59 PM
  5. power gained from removing power steering?
    By Mantis88LX in forum Performance
    Replies: 17
    Last Post: 04-10-2003, 06:50 AM

Bookmarks

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
This website uses cookies
We use cookies to store session information to facilitate remembering your login information, to allow you to save website preferences, to personalise content and ads, to provide social media features and to analyse our traffic. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners.
     
Links monetized by VigLink