Noticed something under the hood awhile back that confused me a bit. I theorized that it was a cooling mechanism, but help me out here. Why does the PS line loop in the front of the car. Doesn't actually go anywhere, so I'm confused of the purpose. Also, assuming I remove the pump, couldn't I remove this line also since it doesn't go anywhere? Just loop it at the rack?

thanks!!

Pic1 -- Engine bay, line highlighted in red.


Pic2 -- Front, line in red.

 

Its a cooling line. Do yourself a favour and drain all the fluid out of the rack.

 

that to cool the p/s fluid if you want manual remove all that crap get some washers to cover the hole in the banjo bolt and an other bolt to block of the other line...looping the lines does the same thing as blocking them off...

damn you beat me to it

 

Yeah, I saw that thing too. I think its used for cooling. I ripped the bastard out.

 

groovy, that's what I thought. Goal is to find a manual rack -- anyone want to trade?

In the mean time, I'll drain and cap this sucker!
thanks!!

 

Youre not getting my manual rack. I found it by pure luck. $50. Came with the power steering delete bracket too!