We are replacing all the power steering pipes tomorrow as old ones are leaking and power steering no longer works. Anything to watch out for?
We bought some Comma PSF from Halfords (as recommended by sales staff) but have now ordered some Ravenol E-PSF following a bit more detail research. Close shave that was.
Quote from: LozB on June 1, 2024, 19:31We are replacing all the power steering pipes tomorrow as old ones are leaking and power steering no longer works. Anything to watch out for?
We bought some Comma PSF from Halfords (as recommended by sales staff) but have now ordered some Ravenol E-PSF following a bit more detail research. Close shave that was.
I used Ravenol a few years ago and no problems to date.
When I did this I first flushed the OE pipes and cleaned the power steering pump internals.
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You will likely find that the PS pump support bracket is very corroded on the underside, I had repaired the OE bracket sometime before cleaning the pump and changing the oil.
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These may help: Fluid change/ pump clean
https://youtu.be/ElmEb6PKZ50
https://www.spyderchat.com/threads/ps-light-power-steering-problems-try-this.50843/page-2
Only one tip but the bracket that joints both pipes together on the pattern pipes, may prevent you securing them at the unions.
I tried multiple methods and in the end had to completely slacken the bracket off, the positioning was just different enough to Toyota's stock ones, to make it impossible. The pipes are held securely/supported with a similar bracket a few inches away anyway.
the comma stuff is ok... similar spec to the ravenol at half the price
I agree with the previous comment you need to separate the pipes for easy fitment and make sure you don't cross the threads.
I changed the fluid out acouple of years ago so the system was already flushed.
I have a complete ltre of ravenol left over if anyone needs some.
Just to say we replace the pipes without too much drama, the main threads were a bit tricky to locate but did it in the end.
Filled up with fresh fluid, flushing a little of the remaining old fluid out via the return pipe into a plastic milk bottle. Then reconnected the return pipe, completed the fill and all works great.
Every now and then something goes well and this was our moment!😀