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Old 09-02-2009, 12:22 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by RH77 View Post
Any adverse effects on either vehicle with the removal of the pump? Accelerated wear?

RH77
I can't answer that with anything but opinion. I didn't drive/own them long enough, but based on the number of people I've seen do it for years and having driven some of those cars as well, I'd have to say no. (In my opinion.)

I can say that I'd rather have a manual rack to begin with, because of the (usually) shorter rack ratio.

My dad's 198? Ford Bronco II also never had PS fluid in it, and thus, had power steering w/o power assist. It only really sucked on cold days when stopped or moving very slowly, and even then, it was just like steering a tractor at speed... not really all that bad.
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