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02-25-2008, 08:20 PM
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Rack- pressure valve,fluid questions
I am replacing the rack on my 98 Windstar 3.8, my questions are- Do I need to put the retainer washer in with the pressure valve? I took my old one off and it did not have one, so I was not sure that it is that important as long as I have the valve in there?
- Would Valvoline Syn power power steering fluid be sufficient or should I use a synthetic transmission fluid. Also If I use a transmission fluid can I use lucas transmissio additive to help with friction? Thanks for your help
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02-26-2008, 06:07 AM
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Re: Rack- pressure valve,fluid questions
I can answer the fluid part of your question, you need a ATF that meets the Mercon or Mercon V specification.
You should not need to add any additive, and I would recommend against it. You still need to keep the fluid fresh, and you will be fine.
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02-26-2008, 06:11 AM
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Re: Rack- pressure valve,fluid questions
I recently replaced the rack on my '99. I had the subframe dropped for other work and it seemed like a good idea at the time. Figured it would tightened up the steering/play. I don't remember any retainer washer ... but there may be a model difference.
I have been using only the Valvoline for many miles/years on several cars. Seems to work great.
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02-26-2008, 06:35 PM
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Re: Rack- pressure valve,fluid questions
I went ahead and got some Mercon V for the power steering/rack.
Anyone else know if it is safe to install the pressure valve without the retainer???? Thanks for the replies
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2004 GRAND PRIX GTP COMP G. VIN 4 : OVERKILL CUSTOM PCM, WIZAIR CAI, ZZP TRAILING ARMS, W BODY STORE LATERAL ARMS, ALL POLY/SOLID MOUNTS, STB F&R, ZZP RACE TRANS, ALT REWIRE & VOLTAGE BSTR, 180 STAT, NGK TR6, MPS with 3.4 PULLEY, PACESETTER HEADERS, 1.8 ROLLER ROCKERS, FP REWIRE,ZZP COILS/WIRES, TB SPACER, D&S ROTORS, INTERCEPTOR SCAN GAUGE, CUSTOM STAINLESS 2.5 INCH CAT BACK EXHAUST. 2004 Honda Odyssey EX-L
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04-15-2008, 11:53 AM
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Re: Rack- pressure valve,fluid questions
Hi, new to this forum but have found lots of good info browing through. I have replaced the steering rack on my '98 3.8 windstar-the question I have is when I set the old rack down on the garage floor, a small metal 'button' dropped out from one of the hose ports. it is open on one end and has a very small opening at the other end. Is this the pressure valve referred to here? I am guessing it goes in the pressure hose port, but which end points in? I haven't been able to find any diagrams that show this part. Thanks for any info...
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