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zman · 04-28-2009, 10:45 AM

I drive 2001 Toyota Echo, the engine has two serpentine belts.
One that serves water pump, alternator and A/C and another one which serves just power steering pump. I was thinking of taking that belt off.

1) My question is does anyone drive a car set up with power steering without the power steering pump running.

2) What would be the possible damage to the steering system.

3) And finally what could I save in power by unloading the engine from that accesory?

Please lets leave the safety aspects of that mod out of this discussion.

04-28-2009, 10:45 AM	#1 (permalink)
zman In persuit of Efficiency Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Gainesville Florida Posts: 34 Bouble - '01 Toyota Echo 2 door 90 day: 41.62 mpg (US) Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Toyota Echo power steering delete mod? I drive 2001 Toyota Echo, the engine has two serpentine belts. One that serves water pump, alternator and A/C and another one which serves just power steering pump. I was thinking of taking that belt off. 1) My question is does anyone drive a car set up with power steering without the power steering pump running. 2) What would be the possible damage to the steering system. 3) And finally what could I save in power by unloading the engine from that accesory? Please lets leave the safety aspects of that mod out of this discussion. __________________ [http://ecomodder.com/forum/em-fuel-l...ehicleid=2541][/url]