Power Steering Pipe

[daveb142 10]

Hi there

 

I'm currently at the beginning stage of starting a 20vt conversion on my corrado.

 

I'm just wondering, what is the point in the metal power steering pipe that bolts through the front cross member? It looks as though it's a cooling pipe, however I don't see why the power steering fluid needs to be cooled? Was thinking of removing it and just running a straight pipe to the power steering pump. Then I could bolt the intercooler in front of the radiator.

 

Would doing this cause any problems? Does the pipe need to be there?

 

Cheers

 

Dave

[wormy 0]

Yeah, it is a cooling pipe.

The reason for cooling it, is that the power steering fluid is compressed quite a bit by the pump - up to 80-100 bar or so(?) - and that creates a bit of heat. :)

[marni 0]

hi mate what intercooler u useing and that pipe move it under so it gets air i cable tide to bumper the lower bit

[daveb142 10]

Ah right fair enough! Might do what Marni said and just move it down under the cross member then :) A toyosports one off of ebay when I get around to purchasing it!

 

Cheers for your help guys!