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simota1 03-14-2013 06:07 AM

power steering fluid reservoir question
 
so i have this nifty idea of fabing a power steering reservoir tank but i have one question... i want to get rid of the POS yellow plastic one and make one that matches the rest of my bay :tup: does this tank have to "breathe" like the radiator coolant overflow tank? i do realize the the fluids expand and the fluid rises and falls so i would need to make a breather hole correct? so it doesnt f*ck up my power steering pump?

i was looking at the cap and it has a maze sort of thing and its not threaded or anything if anything its freaking lose so i assume thats how it releases the pressure.... any insight is greatly appreciated

MONZT3R 02-23-2014 10:30 AM

Breathing
 
Did you ever figure out whether the OEM 370Z Power Steering Tank breathes or not?

SouthArk370Z 02-23-2014 02:52 PM

I just took a look at the cap/tank on my '09 and it looks to me like it is vented through the square "tabs" on the side of the cap with the "maze" in the cap minimizing any liquid escaping. But I'm no Engineer.

martin82 02-23-2014 04:13 PM

power steering fluid reservoir question
 
It should breath a bit why at the track some fluid does come out and we put a rag and zip tie

martin82 02-23-2014 04:23 PM

I got one of these free since I buy project mu brake pads, this is what I cover my stock: http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MzA2WDMwNg...T,w~~60_12.JPG

Rusty 02-23-2014 08:51 PM

A tennis wrist band works too. ;)

1slow370 02-23-2014 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty (Post 2705549)
A tennis wrist band works too. ;)

and they are like $2 for 2... but really the cheapest a good bag of 5 for 6 pair walmart black socks(cut the sock part off and use the ankle part.

Edit: but those don't say JDF'NM on them

martin82 02-23-2014 10:45 PM

Yup same thing I get em free since I use project mu pads at the track


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