power steering fluid reservoir question

simota1 · 03-14-2013, 06:07 AM

so i have this nifty idea of fabing a power steering reservoir tank but i have one question... i want to get rid of the POS yellow plastic one and make one that matches the rest of my bay

does this tank have to "breathe" like the radiator coolant overflow tank? i do realize the the fluids expand and the fluid rises and falls so i would need to make a breather hole correct? so it doesnt f*ck up my power steering pump?

i was looking at the cap and it has a maze sort of thing and its not threaded or anything if anything its freaking lose so i assume thats how it releases the pressure.... any insight is greatly appreciated

MONZT3R · 02-23-2014, 10:30 AM

Did you ever figure out whether the OEM 370Z Power Steering Tank breathes or not?

SouthArk370Z · 02-23-2014, 02:52 PM

I just took a look at the cap/tank on my '09 and it looks to me like it is vented through the square "tabs" on the side of the cap with the "maze" in the cap minimizing any liquid escaping. But I'm no Engineer.

martin82 · 02-23-2014, 04:13 PM

It should breath a bit why at the track some fluid does come out and we put a rag and zip tie

martin82 · 02-23-2014, 04:23 PM

I got one of these free since I buy project mu brake pads, this is what I cover my stock:

Rusty · 02-23-2014, 08:51 PM

A tennis wrist band works too.

1slow370 · 02-23-2014, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

A tennis wrist band works too.

and they are like $2 for 2... but really the cheapest a good bag of 5 for 6 pair walmart black socks(cut the sock part off and use the ankle part.

Edit: but those don't say JDF'NM on them

martin82 · 02-23-2014, 10:45 PM

Yup same thing I get em free since I use project mu pads at the track

03-14-2013, 06:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
simota1 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dededo, Guam Posts: 6,642 Drives: solid red 370z 6mt Rep Power: 404	power steering fluid reservoir question so i have this nifty idea of fabing a power steering reservoir tank but i have one question... i want to get rid of the POS yellow plastic one and make one that matches the rest of my bay does this tank have to "breathe" like the radiator coolant overflow tank? i do realize the the fluids expand and the fluid rises and falls so i would need to make a breather hole correct? so it doesnt fck up my power steering pump? i was looking at the cap and it has a maze sort of thing and its not threaded or anything if anything its freaking lose so i assume thats how it releases the pressure.... any insight is greatly appreciated __________________ TOP SECRET/POWERHOUSE AMUSE/ARC/DAYTONA RACING/VARIS/MINES/GANADOR/J-LINE/WORK EMOTION CR KAI/GT SPEC/CARBON SIGNAL/ZOOM ENGINEERING/ CARBON FIBER ELEMENT/STILLEN/*

02-23-2014, 10:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
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SouthArk370Z Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South Arkansas Posts: 8,435 Drives: 2014 Challenger Rep Power: 324197	I just took a look at the cap/tank on my '09 and it looks to me like it is vented through the square "tabs" on the side of the cap with the "maze" in the cap minimizing any liquid escaping. But I'm no Engineer. __________________ Steering Lock Links - Search The370Z Bookmarklet - FSM @ NICOclub Mankind has progressed past the need for war but we haven't evolved that far. - NachoMahma

02-23-2014, 04:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 19	power steering fluid reservoir question It should breath a bit why at the track some fluid does come out and we put a rag and zip tie

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martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 19	I got one of these free since I buy project mu brake pads, this is what I cover my stock: fuct likes this. Last edited by martin82; 02-23-2014 at 04:27 PM.

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,865 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	A tennis wrist band works too. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

02-23-2014, 10:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
martin82 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: los angeles Posts: 2,636 Drives: 12 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 19	Yup same thing I get em free since I use project mu pads at the track

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