Power Steering Reservoir Relocation - w/ PICS!!

[LSX G8]

Hey guys,
I have had this done for a week, or two. Just now getting around to doing the write up for all of you. I will certainly revise this write-up as I have a Billet Specialties Resivor on order in which I will replumb with -AN lines when I do my engine harness mod coming later on this summer. For now here is the current location, it utilizes PROCHARGER's bracket that mounts off the inboard Master Cylinder nut.

TOOLS REQUIRED

1/4 Rachet
1/4 7mm 6pt Socket (used for the worm gear clamps)
3/8 Rachet
12mm & 13mm 3/8 6pt Socket (Used on Master Cyl Mount & for removal of OEM Bracket)
12mm 12pt Combination Wrench (Used on Master Cyl mount)
Standard 6" Screw Driver (also can be used on Worm Gear clamps)
Pinch Off Plier Set (used to block fluid from draining out of lines when disconnected)
Slip-joint Pliers
Shears/Scissors (used to trim hose to desired length)


http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/MxRacer476/2009%20Pontiac%20G8%20GT/Power%20Steering%20Resivor%20Relocation/ToolsNeeded.jpg

Now for the Parts Kit

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/MxRacer476/2009%20Pontiac%20G8%20GT/Power%20Steering%20Resivor%20Relocation/PartsKit.jpg
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Here's a view before we get started

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Here's the Resivor's new Home
**NOTE - Be sure to index the Brake Booster Spring Clamps tabs to 12 o'clock for future access if needed

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[LSX G8]

Step 1 - Remove Resivor from OEM Bracket
**NOTE - Resivor just slides into OEM bracket and has a lock tab pictured below, just use your standard 6" screw drive to disengage it

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[LSX G8]

STEP 2 - Install Pinch Off Pliers, & Disconnect/Extend Lines
**NOTE - Once Resivor is loose, rotate connections for lines to the top (so when disconnected fluid remains in the resivor as pictured below)

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**IF you still have trouble with a hose wanting to come off the housing of the resivor, remember the housing is PLASTIC and will break, but you can lightly apply pressure using the slip-joint pliers in a rotational manner to help "break the seal"

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/MxRacer476/2009%20Pontiac%20G8%20GT/Power%20Steering%20Resivor%20Relocation/026.jpg

[LSX G8]

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Here is the OEM bracket to be removed, but DO NOT discard as it is an engine LIFTING point as well

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y140/MxRacer476/2009%20Pontiac%20G8%20GT/Power%20Steering%20Resivor%20Relocation/034.jpg


and for those of you wondering YES IT GOT CLEANED afterwards!! Remember should you spill any fluid out PS systems use DEX VI

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As mentioned in the OP, once I start the Engine Harness tuck and install the Billet Specialties unit, I will update this thread

[Crazy Paul]

Nice work.

There's also a slip-on shiny billet shroud and cap you can use to hide the ugly plastic reservoir.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Billet%20Caps/R1010597.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Billet%20Caps/R1010600.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y20/PerthPurplePenguin/car%20parts/Billet%20Caps/Pb1010595.jpg
CP31 Power Steering Shroud & Cap US$85
http://forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=24110
http://forum.grrrr8.net/showthread.php?t=25389

[LSX G8]

Thanks bud!

15160

This is the one I intend to use, and it will be remote away from the engine

[GeoffA]

I like, haven't looked yet how much is the bracket?

[LSX G8]

IDK, I didn't contact PROCHARGER directly. It came in a kit from BruteSpeed (kit was $45). How do I know its a PROCHARGER bracket? (The invoice was included that said PROCHARGER, but it didn't have a price nor a part number from them)

[GeoffA]

Cool, cool. Good thing I still haven't looked yet.


My wallet hates me, yet my credit cards keep loveing me!

[WickedMom]

I really like the PS relocate as part of the procharger build. It is sooo much cleaner, IMO.

[LSX G8]

Yes it certainly does, can't wait till I install the BS unit and run some black AN line

[MIEngineer]

Too bad M6 cars have the clutch reservoir.

CP - can those covers you sell come with caps that don't say LS? How much is just a cover? Need to PM you for a replacement Holden dash piece or two.

[Crazy Paul]

CP - can those covers you sell come with caps that don't say LS? Nope, sorry.

How much is just a cover? I have to buy the 2 pieces together...not shipping the cap saves nothing in freight in this instance. And I have no use for a surplus P/S cap by itself because it also comes in the 4 piece cap set. I already have a box full of extra P/S caps. Cover is going to cost you the same as the P/S shroud and cap set posted above.

Need to PM you for a replacement Holden dash piece or two. Go for it.

[deputycrawford]

I saw this thread and ordered the relocation kit. It went on pretty easy and cleaned up the front of the engine. I added pics link below. I loved this idea and copied it. Thanks for the idea. Yours looks good cleaned up.

Jerry


http://s1145.photobucket.com/albums/o519/deputycrawford/

[Gtzg8]

Bump.... Where was the relocation kit bought? Im in the process of doing this mod. Thanks

[djerickd]

nice!!!!!!

[Omega]

I must say; I didn't like where this was going until I saw the completed relocation. I really like it... except I already have a reservoir in that spot.

[Semperfire]

Nice Perfect timing with this coming back up for me.

[Qwk]

You can buy this from Procharger, $35.

[Semperfire]

You can buy this from Procharger, $35.

Serious I just paid 55 shipped F@CK

[S.D.M.F]

Cleans up the engine bay nicely. I hate how the reservoir discolours so much.