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Putting on a FMIC

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Old 10-27-2006, 06:03 PM
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In order to put on a FMIC, you have to remove something infront of your radiator. What line is that called? And if someone can help me out with the "relocation" part, that would be awesome.
 
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Old 10-27-2006, 06:36 PM
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its called the power steering cooling line. Its a metal line that loops around in front of the radiator. The easiest way to get around it would be to cut the line and replace it with a rubber hose and clamps.
 
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Old 10-27-2006, 06:48 PM
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There are some kits that you dont need to do that.

You may need to change one of your fans to a slim fan .
 
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its called the power steering cooling line. Its a metal line that loops around in front of the radiator. The easiest way to get around it would be to cut the line and replace it with a rubber hose and clamps.

Well without a power steering cooling line..........wont the fluid get pretty warm and ineffective?
 
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Old 10-27-2006, 07:50 PM
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No hes saying you just need to make it flexy... so.. make it a rubber hose so it can go around it
 
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Old 10-27-2006, 08:05 PM
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yea but you do take the cooling part out of it in the process. But dont worry there really is no side affects. I had a rubber hose on mine for a while without any problems/changes
 
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could you use something like an oil cooler for the power steering fluid?
 
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Old 10-27-2006, 08:09 PM
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im sure you could. You would need a crap load of fluid to fill it though. I say its a pointless expence
 
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if the PS fluid doesnt get cooled...will it damage the system or will it just work slightly worse?
 
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Old 10-27-2006, 08:39 PM
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well its only the line that your changing.. and its not like your removing it totally.. your jsut makign it rubber so it can go around it.
 

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