P/S system fluid capacity May 16, 2008, 07:49:12 PM it has been a long time since i had to fill a dry P/S system, and none of those were tbirds.anybody know how much fluid it will take to fill the system on my 87 TC? Quote Selected
P/S system fluid capacity Reply #1 – May 17, 2008, 01:32:34 AM I *think* mine took less than three quarts from when it was completely dry. Quote Selected
P/S system fluid capacity Reply #2 – May 17, 2008, 06:18:17 AM btw, don't see how it's a big deal unless you're going with Redline (or similar). If I'm off, let me know, I've got a few qts left, just give me an addy. Quote Selected
P/S system fluid capacity Reply #3 – May 17, 2008, 08:35:37 AM Quote from: t3skidoo;219385btw, don't see how it's a big deal unless you're going with Redline (or similar).well, as a matter of fact, i am i received an offer to supply all the fluids i need in my tbird from one of the teams we build chassis for. i am gonna run by there this morning before they get into full swing for the day and pick everything up. they run redline synthetics in everything; probly snag a bottle of water wetter while im there as well. Quote Selected
P/S system fluid capacity Reply #4 – May 17, 2008, 08:51:09 AM Quote from: gumby;219390well, as a matter of fact, i am i received an offer to supply all the fluids i need in my tbird from one of the teams we build chassis for. i am gonna run by there this morning before they get into full swing for the day and pick everything up. they run redline synthetics in everything; probly snag a bottle of water wetter while im there as well.I think you need enough for 2 cars at least...right?;) (just kidding)Sounds like it's getting closer! Quote Selected
P/S system fluid capacity Reply #5 – May 17, 2008, 09:07:44 AM Quote from: Chuck W;219391Sounds like it's getting closer!IF i can get all my ducks in a row, i might try to fire it off today :D Quote Selected
P/S system fluid capacity Reply #6 – May 17, 2008, 09:30:54 AM Well get those ed ducks in line! Quote Selected
P/S system fluid capacity Reply #7 – May 17, 2008, 11:37:25 AM 2qts of Redline P/S fluid, its blue2qts Redline 75w90a tube of Redline chassis greasea bottle or water wetter and a gallon of coolant2gal. 50wt race oil (wont be using that i dont think)a BOX of blue shop towels and a package of red ragsthey just kept tossin stuff in the back of the truck :D sprint cars dont have transmissions, so none of thattime to DO WORK! Quote Selected
P/S system fluid capacity Reply #8 – May 17, 2008, 03:29:34 PM The 84 owners manual says 1.6 Qts. Quote Selected
P/S system fluid capacity Reply #9 – May 17, 2008, 04:00:00 PM Quote from: gumby;2194092qts of Redline P/S fluid, its blueblue? mine's pinkish. (:nono: don't go there) Quote Selected
P/S system fluid capacity Reply #10 – May 17, 2008, 04:28:51 PM nope, its not blue....i was thinkin of the stuff we have at our shop, but the stuff i got from them is different Quote Selected
P/S system fluid capacity Reply #11 – May 17, 2008, 08:48:01 PM okay, just wanted to make sure I didn't get the wrong stuff. Quote Selected
P/S system fluid capacity Reply #12 – May 18, 2008, 11:09:40 PM Quote from: softtouch;219419The 84 owners manual says 1.6 Qts.altough i did not use power steering fluid on my new rack project,, I did not come near the 1.6 qts.I had a completely empty pump,, new pres/return line and a new rack.I added my dextronIII filling the pump.started carrotated wheel full left / rightadded morerotated wheel againadded a tiny bit moreall said and done, the whole system took 3/4 of a qt. I thought it would take alteast the whole qt but it did not. Quote Selected
P/S system fluid capacity Reply #13 – June 21, 2008, 12:17:34 AM Quote from: jcassity;219727altough i did not use power steering fluid on my new rack project,, I did not come near the 1.6 qts. I had a completely empty pump,, new pres/return line and a new rack. I added my dextronIII filling the pump.started carrotated wheel full left / rightadded morerotated wheel againadded a tiny bit more all said and done, the whole system took 3/4 of a qt. I thought it would take alteast the whole qt but it did not. Not to hijack, but about how long we talkin for a full steering system replacement? (Rack, Pump, and lines) DS inner joint is gone, but the systems so contaminated with grey nasty lookin crud, I figure it's best to just replace it all. Outter BJ's are good. No play at all. Just hope I don't damage them while doing the rack. Pump seal is drooling and the reservoir appears to have a crack somewhere. Keep getting PS fluid all over the place, dripping down on oil filter (verified it ain't the filter leaking). This is the ONLY stinkin leak I have right now, and I want it gone. Quote Selected