s2rx7

I have a non power steering 1982 rx7.
I have taken the fluid out of my steering box
and i would like to know what oil to put back in.

Rx7carl

Use gear oil. 80-90 is fine.

vipernicus42

iTrader: (4)

While we're on the topic :

I want to make sure I cover all the fluids before driving my rex again... so:

Rear Differential (on an 84GS).. what fluid? how much?
And Trans fluid (I'd assume there is some, even for a standard)? (my heynes is 30 miles away at the moment)

Jon

Rx7carl

Actually for all, a good synthetic would be the best choice. Along with a LSD additive if its a posi rear.

MRGSL-SE

how about if you got power steering... where do you add the oil for the steering gear???

MIKE-P-28

iTrader: (1)

yelp regular give you a headache smelling gear oil

Wankelguy

Amsoil synthetic 75-90W works great in steering boxes, manual transmissions, and non-LSD rearends. Good stuff, I give it my full recommendation.

MRGSL-SE

where do you put that stuff in the STEERING BOXES... I don't see any plug that opens in the steering box...

Rx7carl

The power steering fluid is the steering fluid. It circulates thru the box on PS cars.

DriveFast7

iTrader: (1)

Little white plastic cap witha small pinhole in it. Get the socket wrench and extension and remove it.

Oh, it's probablly covered in dirt oil and filth so you might want to hose the steering box down first.

Rx7carl

Hes talking about a PS box Drivefast.

Wankelguy

Don't the power steering boxes have a little remote reservoir like a brake fluid reservoir that you fill?

Rx7carl

Yea by the pump.

Nut Job

can someone take a picture of where the pump is located and what the powersteering gearbox looks like? I cant figure out if i have power steering or not. Thanks!

Rx7carl

Behind the PS pump is a black cap. The pump is located above your AC compressor. It uses ATF as power steering fluid BTW. Ford compatable fluid, cant remember off hand what the actual designation is. Look in teh manual.

vipernicus42

iTrader: (4)

My god... back from the DEAD!

I started reading until I hit my post... Considering I replaced my Diff fluid with 1.2L of Synthetic 75w90 and bought 2qt of RedLine MT-90 for the trans LAST YEAR, I looked at the post dates!

from April 03 to March 04... almost a whole year. Wow NutJob, you must have had to search hard for this one! Congrats, it proves you search!

Jon

Tanjo

ABOVE the AC pump? mine was under it.