Hey everyone, i have a pretty specific question ive been doing research on and need some opinions.
I have a 66' land rover that is on land cruiser axles and is using an fj60 steering box for ps conversion. I am running a 2.0l vw tdi as the power plant.
I bought the box used, owner said it didn't leak... But of course its leaking and the steering feels pretty heavy. Not sure how light fj60 steering is when its working properly but it felt pretty heavy to me in my application.
Anyway, since I'm using the tdi motor i kept the vw pump on it, according to info ive read it makes around 1300-1500psi which i think is fine for the fj60 box? Another concern is that the vw pumps are very strict about not using atf and instead using a fancy and expensive chf fluid which is green. I am using that as i dont want to kill the pump.
Do you think using that fluid instead of atf (which i believe fj60 calls for) is the cause for the leak and poor feeling ps? Or is atf just recommended for the pump on a 60?
I am bringing the box in to get rebuilt today, but wanted to see what you all thought in this situation.
Sorry for the long write up, and thank you!
I have a 66' land rover that is on land cruiser axles and is using an fj60 steering box for ps conversion. I am running a 2.0l vw tdi as the power plant.
I bought the box used, owner said it didn't leak... But of course its leaking and the steering feels pretty heavy. Not sure how light fj60 steering is when its working properly but it felt pretty heavy to me in my application.
Anyway, since I'm using the tdi motor i kept the vw pump on it, according to info ive read it makes around 1300-1500psi which i think is fine for the fj60 box? Another concern is that the vw pumps are very strict about not using atf and instead using a fancy and expensive chf fluid which is green. I am using that as i dont want to kill the pump.
Do you think using that fluid instead of atf (which i believe fj60 calls for) is the cause for the leak and poor feeling ps? Or is atf just recommended for the pump on a 60?
I am bringing the box in to get rebuilt today, but wanted to see what you all thought in this situation.
Sorry for the long write up, and thank you!