[Blainefab]

Announcing the Blaine Fab power steering cooler package - this package has been race proven on the Blaine Fab ITE 4th gen, and many AI and CMC 4th gen cars.

Easy install with a drill, pop riveter and screwdriver. No cutting on LT1 cars, uses existing hole in the radiator shroud. LS1 cars require cutting a hole in the plastic shroud.

Package includes:
B&M stacked plate cooler
pipe to -AN adapters
-AN hose ends
Goodyear power steering hose
aluminum bracket, predrilled and attached to cooler
pop rivets for attachment to shroud

Cost is $145 + CA sales tax for deliveries in CA, + shipping

add 2qt of Redline Power steering fluid for $24

(IMG:http://www.blainefabrication.com/projects/2010_04_02/IMG_3383.JPG)

This post has been edited by Blainefab: Mar 26 2015, 12:53 AM

[jdoyle]

Alan, I'd like to help you out if you haven't found someone to test your new reservoir idea.

Also, i have essentially zero experience with AN fittings. i have a SMALL leak either where the AN fittings meet the cooler or at the AN swivel. In your experience, do the AN fittings need to be tightened down a lot to not leak? Thank you

This post has been edited by jdoyle: Jun 18 2015, 09:54 PM

[Blainefab]

Alan, I'd like to help you out if you haven't found someone to test your new reservoir idea.

Also, i have essentially zero experience with AN fittings. i have a SMALL leak either where the AN fittings meet the cooler or at the AN swivel. In your experience, do the AN fittings need to be tightened down a lot to not leak? Thank you

The AN flare fitting seals with very little pressure, that's why AN wrenches are so short - choke up on your wrench till it's effectively about 6" long, and tighten the AN fitting snug. The 1/2" NPT to AN6 adapters are sealed with pipe dope or teflon tape - if that is the source of the leak, you'll need to remove the AN fitting, remove the adapter, clean both male and female threads, being careful to not get any thread sealant inside the cooler, and then reapply thread sealant. To remove/replace the adapter, put a wrench on the cooler fitting to avoid overstressing the brazed connection.


It will help to clean it up real good - a shot of brakeclean works, or soapy water and a rinse. Then watch for the leak source.