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PS cooler mounted above resevoir?

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by DrDanteIII, Oct 3, 2013.

  1. DrDanteIII

    DrDanteIII Master Procrastinator

    Due to packaging/space constraints I'm considering mounting my power steering cooler partially or completely above the level of my pump/reservoir.

    Will this work or will I have problems with the fluid from the cooler draining into and over filling the reservoir? The jeep usually sits for weeks/months between uses.

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  2. johneyboy03

    johneyboy03 The green beast

  3. cj6/442

    cj6/442 Sponsor

    hmmmmm
    I just mounted mine(a tank type) in the thumbs down position like the drawing. that is the way it was installed from the factory on the ford van I took it off of . and I don't quiet understand how air is going to get in there when it is a return system oil would push all air out,,it would burp air out in the tank and refill the void with oil .
     
    Last edited: Oct 3, 2013
  4. tarry99

    tarry99 Member

    Sucking air from a small leak on the intake side of the gear or pressure side on the pump??? could be a line or O-ring at the gear?
     
  5. cj6/442

    cj6/442 Sponsor

    terry I just edited my post ,I don't have a problem ,
     
  6. jdarg

    jdarg Member

    I've mounted mine on one of my Jeeps with the inlet/outlet at the top and it works fine w/ no air in the system. That particular Jeep has a hydraulic winch in the setup too so if there were issues I'd know right away on a heavy pull.