PAS filling up when empty

[Behold81]

Is the procedure the same??? Just fill and use normal procedure. Or is there a better way???

Also. Have just mounted a new cooler. Having the huge IC I have mounted it a lot higher to get air flow. I take it that will not matter as far as bleeding it?

[stevieturbo]

As you turn lock to lock to bleed the rack, you will need to add more fluid.

Just keep doing this until it's quiet and smooth in both directions and fluid is at a normal level and you should be good to go.

[Behold81]

stevieturbo said:

As you turn lock to lock to bleed the rack, you will need to add more fluid.

Just keep doing this until it's quiet and smooth in both directions and fluid is at a normal level and you should be good to go.

So no risk of an airlock as almost bone dry?

[Glyn84]

I did this on mine when the system was dry too. Add as much fluid as you can and keep pouring it in as you move the steering lock to lock (I jacked the car up to do this) until it doesn't go down any more. I did find it dropped a bit further still after the car was next driven properly so just bear in mind it will need a small top up after.

[Behold81]

Glyn84 said:

I did this on mine when the system was dry too. Add as much fluid as you can and keep pouring it in as you move the steering lock to lock (I jacked the car up to do this) until it doesn't go down any more. I did find it dropped a bit further still after the car was next driven properly so just bear in mind it will need a small top up after.

Cool. I have filled systems before but most have not been fully drained.

Yeah I'll jack it up it makes it easier.

[stevieturbo]

Behold81 said:

So no risk of an airlock as almost bone dry?

The turning lock to lock is to bleed the rack to remove air locks.

Just dont run the pump bone dry, fill it, let it tick over and top up, then you can either turn the wheel or have someone turn the wheel as you monitor fluid level.