blueovalz Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Hey guys, I've got an issue with my power assisted steering that I need advice on. I've re-installed the OEM (longer) steering arms in an attempt to increase the Lock-to-Lock steering ratio (to slow down the steering). What I want to avoid is replacing the rack with one of a larger ratio due the work involved. If I could just increase the effort or feedback into the steering wheel a bit, then I'd be happier. My question is: Have any of you experimented with, or have experience in placing a "bypass" tube between the high and low pressure hoses of the power steering system (with an adjustable valve in-line with this tube), so that a portion of the steering fluid, being pushed to the rack by the pump, is simply re-routed (bypassed) around the rack, thus diminishing the amount of "assist" this fluid provides? I'm looking for ways to "load" the steering a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Would a larger pulley on the pump help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelman Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Terry, Go to this site http://www.heidts.com/heip27.htm. On the lower right of the page is an adjustable power steering valve. This may be exactly what you're looking for. Wheelman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest butlersZ Posted September 17, 2004 Share Posted September 17, 2004 Looks like a brake proportioning valve, but for power steering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueovalz Posted September 17, 2004 Author Share Posted September 17, 2004 Thanks for the link! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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