R33 Powersteering pump in a r32

[Bl4cK32]

Howdy,

Can i fit a r33 powersteering pump to my r32, and just block off the hicas oil supply and return lines?

Im getting a Tomei hicas lock for the car as well, so dont need to worry about the hicas. Id like to keep all the lines and rear rack in the car incase i want to have the hicas put back at a later date, so is it ok just to block off these oil lines?

My r32 powersteering pump is making noises (not its not run dry or needs bleeding) its more internal whirring bearings....so instead of getting this pump reco'd or a replacement pump, since im removing hicas i tought this might be a better way to go?

cheers

[Sydneykid]

Hi Bl4ck32, They are geared differently (check the pulley sizes), I guess because the R33 pump doesn't have to run the rear rack as well. Be carefull where you disconnect the rear rack plumbing as the power steering cooler runs of the return line from the rear rack solenoids.

Hope that helps

[Bl4cK32]

so i can just swap over the pulleys if they are different. Where would be a good place to disconnect the rear rack plumbing then?

[Sydneykid]

so i can just swap over the pulleys if they are different.

Nope not that simple, you really need to have a look at them side by side.

Where would be a good place to disconnect the rear rack plumbing then?

I removed the complete HICAS system from ours, it weighs heaps. Wait until you pick up one of the solenoids (there are 3 of them). After you have driven the car with no HICAS, you will never want to go back. As for the cooler I plumbed it in on the return line from the power steering rack to the reservoir. It's not under much pressure there. If you put it in before the rack it has to contain the full power steering pressure.

Hope that helps some more

[Bl4cK32]

Cheers SK.

Gotta figure out what i want to keep on the car then. The Tomei hicas lock uses the std rack, just with shims....easier to scrap the lot and use a lock bar i suppose?

How does this affect the computer? Ive got a PFC, so i dont know if the dash light will come on still. This was one of ther reasons i like the Tomei kit, due to the interceptor module....

[Sydneykid]

Cheers SK.

 

Gotta figure out what i want to keep on the car then. The Tomei hicas lock uses the std rack, just with shims....easier to scrap the lot and use a lock bar i suppose?

 

How does this affect the computer? Ive got a PFC, so i dont know if the dash light will come on still. This was one of ther reasons i like the Tomei kit, due to the interceptor module....

We still have the R32 pump, I have been waiting for it to die but it just keeps on rattling. We use a billet alloy rear rack eliminator made by our race team fabricator. I pulled the globe, no HICAS warning light then.

[Bl4cK32]

my pump is about to shit it...hence why i was interested in replacing with a simpler item...the r33 pump :cooldance

[GTR-Ben]

Just get rid of it.. easy and a lot less weight

Billet alloy one is nice

[Bl4cK32]

Id just like to keep the rack and all lines there, incase i ever want it back on....ie sell the car or if im defected and need it on to pass inspection.

I suppose im gunna end up rebuilding the rb20 one then install the Tomei HICAS kit. I think that might be the easiest solution.....

[Clint32]

you shouldnt need ever need it, if you do just put the rear rack back on with no lines too it for regeny, the 33 pump will bold streight up no probs, havent checked the pully sizes but hopefully i wont have a problem running with the rb20 harmonic balancer.

a complte new rear rack will only cost you $120 and be much more stable, i never had light in my car when i disconnected it all either

[Bl4cK32]

ever experienced the steering go stiff at slow speeds even with it disconnected?

My ps pump is stuffed. So keeping in mind i wanna diasble hicas later.....i can :

a) fix the rb20det ps pump on there now, then fit the Tomei lock kit

- or

B) remove the rb20det ps pump, strip hicas system, install r33 ps pump, and plug it up to use the ps cooler still, install a lock bar at rear

Im still running the rb20 harmonic balancer as well Clint.