Changing PS fluid

[Huw Powell]

>>>I want to change the fluid, but I am not sure how to drain the old 
>>>fluid.
>>>Any BTDT would be appreciated.
>>>1990 80 non-Q, 2.0L, 4 cyl..

> Good plan, Al!  The fluid gets nasty and carries a lot of abrasive 
> particles in suspension.  Get all the old fluid out of the reservoir by 
> pulling the supply hose off the pump.  Reinstall the hose, put a big pan 
> under the rack, loosen the return fitting on the rack, and let whatever 
> comes out leak away, fill the reservoir, and start the engine with that 
> fitting still loose.  I'd run at least 2 litres of fluid through it.  
> Tighten the fitting and top off the reservoir.  Kinda messy, but it 
> works.  Properly dispose of the fluid.  John

Thanks for saving me the typing, John.  I would add one thing - if 
you're nervous about pumping it dry, disconnect the coil and pump the 
new fluid through using the starter only.  It goes pretty quickly.

Oh, and shouldn't the rack be run (gently) lock to lock as well to purge it?

-- 
Huw Powell

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