power steering filter and cooler??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**chewychevy67** · 02-03-2011, 06:40 PM

I had the stock power steering valve and ram replaced with new or rebuilt parts durring my restoration. new pump and new hoses. now it is my understanding that these are undesireable because they constantly leak and are pricey to repair (which is true) so do you think a steering fluid cooler and inline filter would help the longevity of this system or would they plug up and hurt my steering system in the long run?

BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 · 02-03-2011, 06:46 PM

I don't really see how it could hurt it any.

cdowns · 02-03-2011, 07:02 PM

they were bad designs thats why they went with a more reliable design dont think cooling has anything to do with makin the design function any better

Andy4639 · 02-04-2011, 12:18 AM

Here is a factory Chevy cooler my dad gave me. I have no idea what year it's for. He had it at the house and said to take it.

**chewychevy67** · 02-12-2011, 12:27 AM

well i added the steering fluid cooler anyway. probably pass on the filter. my luck it would plug up and screw up my pump lol. here are the pic's of the cooler on my spare engine and pump. like black and blue said it cant hurt any.

*Shane* · 02-12-2011, 12:36 AM

Why do you want to cool the power steering fluid?

**chewychevy67** · 02-12-2011, 12:39 PM

I had it laying around the shop and figured every other fluid in a vehicle has a cooler so why not use it on my steering pump. may help extend the life of the pump.

*Shane* · 02-12-2011, 11:38 PM

it may also do quite the opposite.

a power steering system is a small hydraulic system and hydraulic fluid (power steering fluid) must reach a certain temperature before it performs effectively ... cooling it can very well lead to EARLY pump failure due to it NOT being at optimal temperature causing the pump extra work in order to circulate it.

Stano · 02-13-2011, 12:36 AM

For what its worth nearly all newer vehicles for the last 15-20 years have coolers for all the fluids except brake. Engine oil,power steering, transmission,Mercedes have coolers for the hydraulic suspension system it works kinda like a ps system. Fluids have changed consistantly as automotive systems have changed. Engine oil isnt the same as it was 10 years ago. So I think it would be safe to say most others have changed as well and running a cooler is probably benificial in preserving the life of the fluid as well as the components.

*Shane* · 02-13-2011, 10:56 AM

ok ... go for it

72swbcamo · 02-13-2011, 11:04 AM

Does anyone know what make model year that cooler came off? If I could fine one I would put it on my truck.

**chewychevy67** · 02-13-2011, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shane

it may also do quite the opposite.

a power steering system is a small hydraulic system and hydraulic fluid (power steering fluid) must reach a certain temperature before it performs effectively ... cooling it can very well lead to EARLY pump failure due to it NOT being at optimal temperature causing the pump extra work in order to circulate it.

Do you really think this could hurt the system? that is not what i want to do here. just thought it might add life to my seals in the system more than anything. I am not sure what this came off. it was on a punp laying loose in my parts shed.

02-03-2011, 06:40 PM	#1
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,564	power steering filter and cooler??? I had the stock power steering valve and ram replaced with new or rebuilt parts durring my restoration. new pump and new hoses. now it is my understanding that these are undesireable because they constantly leak and are pricey to repair (which is true) so do you think a steering fluid cooler and inline filter would help the longevity of this system or would they plug up and hurt my steering system in the long run?

02-03-2011, 06:46 PM	#2
BLACK AND BLUE 67-72 Firefighter Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Yellville, Ar, USA Posts: 1,943	Re: power steering filter and cooler??? I don't really see how it could hurt it any. __________________ '72 Chevy SWB 350 Auto '67 GMC LWB 350 4 speed '70 Chevy 4x4 Stepside 350 Auto Yellville, Ar. USA

02-03-2011, 07:02 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: power steering filter and cooler??? they were bad designs thats why they went with a more reliable design dont think cooling has anything to do with makin the design function any better __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

02-04-2011, 12:18 AM	#4
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: power steering filter and cooler??? Here is a factory Chevy cooler my dad gave me. I have no idea what year it's for. He had it at the house and said to take it. __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

02-12-2011, 12:27 AM	#5
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,564	Re: power steering filter and cooler??? well i added the steering fluid cooler anyway. probably pass on the filter. my luck it would plug up and screw up my pump lol. here are the pic's of the cooler on my spare engine and pump. like black and blue said it cant hurt any. Attached Images

02-12-2011, 12:36 AM	#6
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: power steering filter and cooler??? Why do you want to cool the power steering fluid?

02-12-2011, 12:39 PM	#7
chewychevy67 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,564	Re: power steering filter and cooler??? I had it laying around the shop and figured every other fluid in a vehicle has a cooler so why not use it on my steering pump. may help extend the life of the pump.

02-12-2011, 11:38 PM	#8
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: power steering filter and cooler??? it may also do quite the opposite. a power steering system is a small hydraulic system and hydraulic fluid (power steering fluid) must reach a certain temperature before it performs effectively ... cooling it can very well lead to EARLY pump failure due to it NOT being at optimal temperature causing the pump extra work in order to circulate it.

02-13-2011, 12:36 AM	#9
Stano Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Mo Posts: 963	Re: power steering filter and cooler??? For what its worth nearly all newer vehicles for the last 15-20 years have coolers for all the fluids except brake. Engine oil,power steering, transmission,Mercedes have coolers for the hydraulic suspension system it works kinda like a ps system. Fluids have changed consistantly as automotive systems have changed. Engine oil isnt the same as it was 10 years ago. So I think it would be safe to say most others have changed as well and running a cooler is probably benificial in preserving the life of the fluid as well as the components. __________________ New daily driver 96 Chevy K3500 crew cab dually 53,000 miles 350 Vortec 4L80 Nice ride 67 Chevy C-10 LWB Built 350 TH-400 Wifes ride and family rig: 2001 Furd Expedition 5.4 Liter Kickin back in Rolla,Mo. USA "Do the thing you fear most and the death of fear is certain" Mark Twain

02-13-2011, 10:56 AM	#10
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Re: power steering filter and cooler??? ok ... go for it

02-13-2011, 11:04 AM	#11
72swbcamo Active Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Waterbury, CT Posts: 591	Re: power steering filter and cooler??? Does anyone know what make model year that cooler came off? If I could fine one I would put it on my truck.



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