Power Steering Cooler

Post by **bubs** » Thu Oct 24, 2002 6:23 pm

Did any hilux come with a power steering cooler from factory?

Since it has become summer my steering is heavier in the heat of the day compared to first thing in the morning?

It is not overfull either

Post by **RUFF** » Thu Oct 24, 2002 7:41 pm

I think the late import 4runners came with a cooler but you just need to fit a auto transmision cooler into the return line from your pump and iot should be better.

Post by **NICK** » Thu Oct 24, 2002 7:46 pm

ruff is right, the newer surfs have them, also oil coolers, intercoolers and some even have beer coolers.

NICK

Post by **bubs** » Thu Oct 24, 2002 8:09 pm

thanks for the info guys

Post by **NICK** » Thu Oct 24, 2002 8:24 pm

RUFF wrote:I think the late import 4runners came with a cooler but you just need to fit a auto transmision cooler into the return line from your pump and iot should be better.

heres the plan, find a surf the same as ours and the trans cooler should bolt right in eh?

NICK

Post by **RUFF** » Thu Oct 24, 2002 8:27 pm

Yeah but i think the trans cooler would work better as the factory cooler is just a pipe that runs around the front of the radiator i think.

Post by **NICK** » Thu Oct 24, 2002 8:37 pm

what about flow patterns and back pressure?

NICK

Post by **bubs** » Thu Oct 24, 2002 9:20 pm

cool so i need to find an auto import surf shouldn't be to hard - as my steering is pissing me off

Post by **NICK** » Thu Oct 24, 2002 9:32 pm

whats wrong with it?

NICK

Post by **RUFF** » Thu Oct 24, 2002 9:32 pm

No you just want an aftermarket external transmision cooler. Autobarn sell them and so do most other auto parts shops

Post by **NICK** » Thu Oct 24, 2002 9:37 pm

they are about 70 bucks.

anyway i was just thinking of the surf one as it would bolt in and might be cheap from the wreckers

NICK

Post by **hypo** » Thu Oct 24, 2002 9:52 pm

well thats new 2 me i didnt know that the hotter the p/s fuild the heavier the steerin i mite put a cooler on mine.

just out of curiosity if u can make it really cool does it work better again ?? like in winter say wood it get 2 cold ??

Post by **RUFF** » Thu Oct 24, 2002 10:05 pm

I doubt you will ever get it too cold but when it gets hot it thins out and then doesnt work to its full.

Post by **hypo** » Thu Oct 24, 2002 10:29 pm

ok but wot if i run it thru my air con coil and really cool it??

Post by **bubs** » Thu Oct 24, 2002 10:37 pm

all i know is that my steering feels bad of an after noon - and in 35* temp it is a pita

Post by **bj on roids** » Fri Oct 25, 2002 6:57 am

cold = no worries, i have a factory toyota one here and will swap it for an auto transmission cooler of any vehicle

(thats right kids) that XD in grampas backyard, just became useful, strip the tranny cooler (just cut the hoses, i will need the fittings) and swap it for your very own, in very good condition toyota cooler!!

cmawwwn, get me a decent ATF cooler, and ill clean swap it for my toyota one!! (VALUE PACKED DEAL)

Post by **NICK** » Fri Oct 25, 2002 7:11 pm

RUFF wrote:I doubt you will ever get it too cold but when it gets hot it thins out and then doesnt work to its full.

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eg, brakes.

NICK

Post by **NICK** » Fri Oct 25, 2002 7:12 pm

bj on roids wrote:cold = no worries, i have a factory toyota one here and will swap it for an auto transmission cooler of any vehicle

(thats right kids) that XD in grampas backyard, just became useful, strip the tranny cooler (just cut the hoses, i will need the fittings) and swap it for your very own, in very good condition toyota cooler!!

cmawwwn, get me a decent ATF cooler, and ill clean swap it for my toyota one!! (VALUE PACKED DEAL)

why, what scam are you pulling now?

NICK

Post by **bj on roids** » Mon Oct 28, 2002 8:50 am

i need a cooler for my hyro :( :roll:

Post by **bubs** » Mon Oct 28, 2002 6:14 pm

will it make a huge differnece ?

Post by **bj on roids** » Tue Oct 29, 2002 7:55 am

yes it makes a big difference especially offroad!!
or if you drive for distances, or if you are north of the NSW border

Post by **TOYrantula** » Wed Oct 30, 2002 12:30 pm

Steering getting worse in the arvo?? Pfft....get rid of the Power Assist then and go normal...like ME :lol:

Post by **ToNkA** » Wed Oct 30, 2002 12:46 pm

Yeah, no power steering and the steering fade tends to be bad by early morning, let alone in the afternoon.

Post by **bj on roids** » Wed Oct 30, 2002 2:13 pm

you guys dont have power steering?

geez, what year model trucks are you driving

man....how gay :lol:

Post by **POS** » Wed Oct 30, 2002 11:46 pm

Hell yeh I,m thinking of running a cooler on mine soon, as when running large tyres it really makes the pump work harder and thus making the oil hotter and thinner.

You will never get the fluid too cold.

The whole idea is to get the fluid at a constant temp, this will allow consitant steering all day without a huge amount of fade.

Post by **bj on roids** » Sat Nov 02, 2002 7:40 am

like you'd know bank boy :twisted:

Post by **rusty_burrows** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:46 am

you know guys your pump could be worn out as when the oil heats up and gets thinner is could then start bypassing around the pump instead of actually pumping the fluid

if that helps any

i put power steering in my old dual cab hilux and i rand it around for a couple of days with a mates 39.50 on and it didnt give me any dramas

cheers

Post by **beebee** » Mon Feb 18, 2008 8:35 am

rusty_burrows wrote:you know guys your pump could be worn out as when the oil heats up and gets thinner is could then start bypassing around the pump instead of actually pumping the fluid

if that helps any

i put power steering in my old dual cab hilux and i rand it around for a couple of days with a mates 39.50 on and it didnt give me any dramas

cheers

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