My Hydro Assist reservoir set up idea???

altoids

altoids

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Heres link to build thread this will be going on http://www.nc4x4.com/forums/showthread.php?t=87114

Heres the guts of the set up.
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OEM power steering cap I drilled a 1" hole through the center & installed a 1" hose coupler. Secured it with 2 stage epoxy.
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Bought large radiator hose from Advance & cut about 5" off the end & installed OEM cap/coupler assembly inside it.
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Can still twist the cap on just like OEM.
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Connected 1" hose to cap assembly & ran sealant around the inside of large radiator hose till it was to top edge & clamped down.
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Installed cap assembly w/hose on pump. Twisted & locked cap down (just like OEM). Ran bead of sealant on reservoir neck before assembly went on. Held it down tight & clamped it down.
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I'll add reservoir side pics after I install it all tomorrow. I believe it should work.
 
Oh yeah, opinions welcomed.
 
Little late but here's installed pics. Been running this since last September (2010). Did have to change out blue radiator hose for a power steering fluid compatible type hose (blue hose "weeped" very small amount of fluid due to softening).
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I think I need to install something similar on mine. I added assist and when I make a turn, the pump sucks all the fluid from the neck and it squeals like a pig. Has the large black radiator hose held due to the steering fluid? I ask cause you mention the blue hose started weeping. What diameter is the rad hose? Also, is 1" steering hose an off-the-shelf item? I've never looked for anything larger than 1/2" or so.
Looks good.
 
The large black hose never comes in contact with fluid. It's mainly there to keep the pumps OEM cap from coming loose (just loosen big hose clamp & ya can twist cap off just like normal). The 1" hose I used in place of 1" blue radiator hose was a Gates brand black with green stripe & metal spiral insert. I'll see if I can find the part number, I got it from Jason @ Alliance (Greensboro). Here's a link to the hose I used, http://kscdirect.com/item/GAT+4504-0003/GATES+RUBBER+COMPANY+HYDR_16GMVXCTN%0A
 
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