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Old May 1, 2012 | 12:49 PM
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Default PSC Power Steering cooler kit

Here's a quick write-up, I was a bit nervous to do this without directions, and just kinda went with it. It didn't turn out to be hard at all, just over thought the process.

Tools used: Flat head, philips, 7/16 socket and wrench, utility knife, a pair of dikes, and a drill with 3/8 bit for self tapping screws.
Optional (only for some, not me) BEER!

Step 1 was to remove the air box and get it out of the way completely.


Step 2 was to drain the reservoir, just dumped it into 1/2 a gallon jug cut open.
Setp 3 was simple, mounted the bracket in the front (after removing grille) with 5 self taping screws.
Step 4 remove the line from side of reservoir
Step 5 splice into return line seen here


Step 6 connect new line to reservoir

Step 7 I cut a hole in this plastic next to radiator to run from return line to cooler

Step 8 mount cooler and cut new lines to fit properly

Step 9 Refill reservoir, and start the jeep. Fill as needed while cycling steering 10-12 times.

All buttoned up.

Last edited by Quentin_T; May 1, 2012 at 12:57 PM.
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Old May 1, 2012 | 03:58 PM
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great post, how is it working?
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Old May 1, 2012 | 08:08 PM
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Nice write up dude! I'm sure it'll help out a fellow member!
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Old May 2, 2012 | 08:14 AM
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Thought I would finally contribute something. Well, after letting it sit idling, there was some heat through it so it appears to be doing it's job, with no leaks.

I already blew a pump, so this is why I decided to do this, even though changing the pump was really easy, it's not something I want to do on the trail.

Oh and I took it out this weekend with no leaks or funny noises, and no blown pump!
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Old May 16, 2012 | 07:29 PM
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Nice writeup. I'm on my second PSC pump and it still make more noise then I think is right. Have you had any trouble?
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Old Aug 14, 2012 | 03:43 PM
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Thanks for the write-up. I plan on doing this soon. Can you explain a little better (maybe a diagram) which hoses go where? Thanks.
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