Deleting power steer cooler?

[Guest]

Is it fine to remove the power steering tube that loops around in front of the radiator? I gather its for cooling but wondering if I can just rip it off...good idea?

[funkytown]

you can rip it off if you like.. but for peice of mind i've left mine in

[Guest]

I know I can rip it off no problem just wondering if someone smart knows of detrimental effects to said system.

[funkytown]

from another forum online with quick search

Either keep it or install an aftermarket oil / tranny cooler. The fluid for our power steering systems is just regular ATF fluid. When that stuff gets too hot, it begins to break down at an accelerated rate and loses its ability to lubricate properly (believe it also becomes acidic, but I could be wrong). When this happens, you're looking at deteriorating the seals in your PS pump, the seals in the steering rack, and the rubber lining in the high pressure lines.

You probably wont notice any performance degradation (I haven't, and I've been without one for 3+ years and do everything from SoloII to Time Attack events), but for reliability and longevity reasons . . . your pump and your steering rack will thank you for it.

I know because my rack, PS pump and high pressure feed line are all leaking.