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apfstg

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Power steering filter
« on: May 26, 2024, 06:51:16 AM »
Replacing my power steering pump and in the instructions it says put a filter in return line
Is that common practice?
Any brands or styles that are better?

Wallington

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Re: Power steering filter
« Reply #1 on: May 26, 2024, 08:51:30 AM »
Common? Doubt it. I added one. Had to make diagrams of where or forget.

Just checked, Cardone 20-FLT1 is what I have. Like an A/C orifice tube.
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N PRGRES

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Re: Power steering filter
« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2024, 06:04:32 AM »
Replacing my power steering pump and in the instructions it says put a filter in return line
Is that common practice?
Any brands or styles that are better?
never heard of one on these cars and don’t see why you would need one as it’s a closed loop system. Maybe to catch possible gear debris as they wear out?  For the amount these cars are driven, I wouldn’t bother
Dave

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apfstg

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Re: Power steering filter
« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2024, 06:39:11 AM »
I’ve  never seen one before on any car- the return line is short - and they are hard to find compared to other parts . Just checking before I move on - thanks

Wallington

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Re: Power steering filter
« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2024, 08:42:37 AM »
My lines are far longer, but no I wouldn't bother if didn't already have one.

Re: Power steering filter
« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2024, 08:42:37 AM »

sreta

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Re: Power steering filter
« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2024, 10:41:12 AM »
There is a magnet inside of the pump, I guess it suppose to catch debris.

Wallington

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Re: Power steering filter
« Reply #6 on: June 20, 2024, 08:51:08 PM »
May not be a magnet and debris can be of various kinds then circulating the rest of the system after a partial failure.

Re: Power steering filter
« Reply #6 on: June 20, 2024, 08:51:08 PM »
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