Hi all, hoping someone can help me with an issue I'm experiencing.
I have recently removed the ABS Actuator from my 1991 4Runner, v6. Previous owner disabled/removed the ABS so this actuator wasn't really doing much.
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa114/klbeans/ABSActuator_zps629f7d13.jpg
Therefore, I'm now bypassing the actuator and connecting the PS pump directly to the PS gear. Essentially I was left with one supply (Pressure Feed) tube and one Return Tube...
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa114/klbeans/PSPump_zps68ceac48.jpg
I figure, how hard can this be... connect to the Pressure Feed Tube and Return Hose of the PS gear, right?
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa114/klbeans/PSGear_zpse103cb9b.jpg
Well, here's the problem. When connected, and I started the truck, PS fluid everywhere. Originally, one of the hose clamps used wasn't overly tight so I thought that was the issue. Tightened, filled, PS sprayed through the hose clamps. Keep in mind I used 5/16" fuel line to connect the feed line to the metal PS lines leading to the PS gear. I thought maybe I had the lines reverse... PS fluid all over the floor.
After having the above experiences, I checked the FSM and realized that I didn't bleed the system properly. Here's what I think I need to do. Looking for some input/advice:
- elevate the front end on jack stands
- start engine and remove return hose to let air out. Once fluid starts flowing, turn off engine. Check fluid level. Repeat this 4 or 5 times until no air appears in the fluid.
- reconnect return hose, start engine and turn steering wheel lock to lock 3 or 4 times keeping an eye on fluid levels
I suspect that since I did not do the above, this would put tremendous pressure on the system and therefore blowing through my connection (Pressure Feed side). Advice?
My other question is whether fuel line clamped to the existing system should withstand the pressure? If not, what else should I use?
Any advice would be great as I would like to take a shot at fixing this once home from work tonight.
I have recently removed the ABS Actuator from my 1991 4Runner, v6. Previous owner disabled/removed the ABS so this actuator wasn't really doing much.
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa114/klbeans/ABSActuator_zps629f7d13.jpg
Therefore, I'm now bypassing the actuator and connecting the PS pump directly to the PS gear. Essentially I was left with one supply (Pressure Feed) tube and one Return Tube...
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa114/klbeans/PSPump_zps68ceac48.jpg
I figure, how hard can this be... connect to the Pressure Feed Tube and Return Hose of the PS gear, right?
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa114/klbeans/PSGear_zpse103cb9b.jpg
Well, here's the problem. When connected, and I started the truck, PS fluid everywhere. Originally, one of the hose clamps used wasn't overly tight so I thought that was the issue. Tightened, filled, PS sprayed through the hose clamps. Keep in mind I used 5/16" fuel line to connect the feed line to the metal PS lines leading to the PS gear. I thought maybe I had the lines reverse... PS fluid all over the floor.
After having the above experiences, I checked the FSM and realized that I didn't bleed the system properly. Here's what I think I need to do. Looking for some input/advice:
- elevate the front end on jack stands
- start engine and remove return hose to let air out. Once fluid starts flowing, turn off engine. Check fluid level. Repeat this 4 or 5 times until no air appears in the fluid.
- reconnect return hose, start engine and turn steering wheel lock to lock 3 or 4 times keeping an eye on fluid levels
I suspect that since I did not do the above, this would put tremendous pressure on the system and therefore blowing through my connection (Pressure Feed side). Advice?
My other question is whether fuel line clamped to the existing system should withstand the pressure? If not, what else should I use?
Any advice would be great as I would like to take a shot at fixing this once home from work tonight.