[Shotimes] Underhood PS fluid smoke

clubairth@bellsouth.net clubairth@bellsouth.net
Wed, 28 Sep 2005 11:18:47 -0500


I would recommend to NOT remove the line from the pump at the swivel
connection. The line can be unscrewed MUCH easier if you unscrew the fitting
in the pump and leave the swivel connection unbroken. You can do this
because the fitting does swivel and rotate. The fitting in the pump has a
spring under it, so it is a bit of a struggle to get it started but MUCH
better than that darn swivel fitting. The swivel fitting requires you to use
2 wrenches in a VERY restrictive spot. The pump fitting only requires one
wrench and it's easier to get to! Plus you have less of a possibility of
creating a leak because the pump fitting is an o-ring seal.

 A few words of advice: Pay VERY close attention to how the lines are routed
going up to the pump, the reservoir (from the cooler) and to the cooler.
Especially the line to the pump.  With it routed incorrectly, it's near
impossible to get a straight shot into the threaded fitting at the pump, so
you run the risk of cross-threading