PS fluid keeps spilling out of the cap? I have a solution...and its cheap!

trebm3 · 04-21-2025, 02:51 PM

very interested in this and learning off comments how install would work. Have had massive issues in this and so far I've bought a Turner Reservoir, CSF Power Steering Radiator and have had to replace the P/S Pump with it going out. Found solution in removing fluid from reservoir prior to tracking the car but this seems very interesting

bigjae1976 · 04-21-2025, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by trebm3

very interested in this and learning off comments how install would work. Have had massive issues in this and so far I've bought a Turner Reservoir, CSF Power Steering Radiator and have had to replace the P/S Pump with it going out. Found solution in removing fluid from reservoir prior to tracking the car but this seems very interesting

You could go back to the stock PS cooler and reservoir with just the shims.

I will put up an install guide. My garage is a disaster right now and have a couple of things going on. Hopefully this week.

chalbe · 04-21-2025, 05:39 PM

I was searching for a collet, and didn't really feel like paying a few hundred bucks for a machinists tool that has a single use for me. I found a barrel clamp on Amazon. It did the trick.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CBTQ6T75...fed_asin_title

....just a tool update.... The barrel clamp worked great one time, lol. I attempted to use it a second time for a spare PS pump, and it marred the valve finish pretty bad. The soft vise covers are the way to go. Don't buy this barrel clamp.

bigjae1976 · 04-21-2025, 05:59 PM

I have some vise pads from doing E46 VANOS jobs - worked great.

trebm3 · 04-21-2025, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bigjae1976

You could go back to the stock PS cooler and reservoir with just the shims.

I will put up an install guide. My garage is a disaster right now and have a couple of things going on. Hopefully this week.

It's all installed and I'm already waiting for next track day to see how everything goes. I wish I had seen this thread a couple of weeks ago

Redd · 04-21-2025, 07:29 PM

Bigjae, how much heavier % wise does the steering feel if I use all 4 shims?

kolosy · 04-21-2025, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by trebm3

It's all installed and I'm already waiting for next track day to see how everything goes. I wish I had seen this thread a couple of weeks ago

This. Wish I had seen this before I bought that pos bw one and hacked up my ps lines for a filter.

bigjae1976 · 04-21-2025, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Redd

Bigjae, how much heavier % wise does the steering feel if I use all 4 shims?

On my E46, you will feel it affer about 20 minutes.

4 shims is a 50% reduction so it will be heavier. If you’re big and burly then I think you’d be okay. If you’ve ever been told you have Olive Oyle arms then stick with 2.

bigjae1976 · 04-21-2025, 10:16 PM

I will get any remaining orders out tomorrow. Apologies for the delay.

S Perkins and someone sent payment tdoay. All others are in the mail.

bigjae1976 · 04-23-2025, 09:10 PM

Everything is sent out except for S Perkins...need your shipping address bro

bigjae1976 · 04-29-2025, 08:48 PM

Shipped out to everyone.

omgzirra_exe · 04-30-2025, 10:54 AM

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Shipped out to everyone.

Thanks again to BIGjae for the “ez” solution. I haven’t checked my mailbox in a few weeks because I’m lazy, so I’m sure it’s in there.

bigjae1976 · 04-30-2025, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by omgzirra_exe

Thanks again to BIGjae for the “ez” solution. I haven’t checked my mailbox in a few weeks because I’m lazy, so I’m sure it’s in there.

Its probably in a white envelope. Might look like junk mail.

omgzirra_exe · 04-30-2025, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bigjae1976

Its probably in a white envelope. Might look like junk mail.

my wife asked if the letter from you was from a secret lover.

i told her just some thrust washers.

"for when she thrust you huh?"

"well she's a guy so..."

"oh so you doing the thrusting?"

bigjae1976 · 04-30-2025, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by omgzirra_exe

my wife asked if the letter from you was from a secret lover.

i told her just some thrust washers.

"for when she thrust you huh?"

"well she's a guy so..."

"oh so you doing the thrusting?"

Bro…if anyone is thrusting its gonna be me 🤣🤣🤣🤣

She sounds like my wife.

kolosy · 04-30-2025, 09:09 PM

Someone really wanted to know what was inside that envelope. I’m amazed it was still inside. Thanks man!

bigjae1976 · 04-30-2025, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kolosy

Someone really wanted to know what was inside that envelope. I’m amazed it was still inside. Thanks man!

Geez. Thats why i hate using USPS.

bigjae1976 · 05-06-2025, 07:07 AM

I might have forgotten to put the shims in an envelope. So if someone gets an empty envelope, it's not a cruel joke. If you do, just shoot me a PM or yell at me publicly on this thread.

aus · 05-20-2025, 01:43 AM

Nice job!
Just wondering if my AA underdrive pulley would help with this or the shims would still be useful?
.

bigjae1976 · 05-20-2025, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by aus

Nice job!
Just wondering if my AA underdrive pulley would help with this or the shims would still be useful?
.

Underdrive pulleys will help a little but the shims are far more effective. The limitation is how much the pump can be underdriven before losing PS at low RPMs which is when you need more power assist. Also risk damaging the pump. The pump is pumping air when you lose PS assist which will cause pump damage.

The shims give more assist when you need it, less when you don’t. Only costs $20.

aus · 05-21-2025, 01:04 PM

I have the pulley already so was wondering if it would be ok to run the shims too.
.

bigjae1976 · 05-21-2025, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by aus

I have the pulley already so was wondering if it would be ok to run the shims too.
.

Yes, will be fine with an underdrive pulley.

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