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2012 P31 C63 Coupe Trackrat, 2019 GLE63S Coupe Beast
Nice, that looks clean. Is it higher capacity? What tank and fittings did you use? Did the OE hoses stretch to the new location ok? Did you flush/fill when you did this? And last question, does the new tank have a filter, is it replaceable, or did you install one in-line?
What tank is that? Does it have a replaceable filter?
Originally Posted by BLKROKT
Nice, that looks clean. Is it higher capacity? What tank and fittings did you use? Did the OE hoses stretch to the new location ok? Did you flush/fill when you did this? And last question, does the new tank have a filter, is it replaceable, or did you install one in-line?
It's a MAP power steering tank, it was made for the EVO but works great for any setup.
Stock hoses slid on perfectly, I just need to get some nice hose clamps for them.
It does come with a screen filter, and sight glass for easy view of fluid levels.
2012 P31 C63 Coupe Trackrat, 2019 GLE63S Coupe Beast
Yeah I agree, no way a screen filter is enough bud. That OEM filter - and the fluid if you don’t change it enough - gets BLACK. It needs heavy duty filtering, I don’t know why. I’d look for another solution sorry.
2012 P31 C63 Coupe Trackrat, 2019 GLE63S Coupe Beast
Interesting, I thought I remembered the filter being more robust. So that’s similar to the one in your billet tank?
Also… it looks like the new tank fluid capacity is 375ml. I believe the OE reservoir holds 800ml. That’s a problem. Maybe I’m wrong, but guys like me and Jason who boil power steering fluid on track are looking for more fluid capacity, not less. Just a data point, if it’s working for you great.
From what I remember it's a multi layer screen filter that filters small particles. Is the screen filter in the billet tank only for larger chunks? It was hard to see from the pics on the website.
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Installed the latest (2019) navigation discs. It worked perfectly, just make sure you have your battery at full charge. I kept mine plugged into the battery tender. Make sure that you turn off anything that could be using any power. EG, lights, ac blower, radio. Now the street we live on is on the map. It takes about two and a half hours to install both disks.
Interesting, I thought I remembered the filter being more robust. So that’s similar to the one in your billet tank?
Also… it looks like the new tank fluid capacity is 375ml. I believe the OE reservoir holds 800ml. That’s a problem. Maybe I’m wrong, but guys like me and Jason who boil power steering fluid on track are looking for more fluid capacity, not less. Just a data point, if it’s working for you great.
Originally Posted by Jasonoff
From what I remember it's a multi layer screen filter that filters small particles. Is the screen filter in the billet tank only for larger chunks? It was hard to see from the pics on the website.
The OEM reservoir uses a very small screen filter, also after cutting up the stock reservoir I can confirm my billet tank holds a bit more fluid than the stock reservoir.
The OEM reservoir uses a very small screen filter, also after cutting up the stock reservoir I can confirm my billet tank holds a bit more fluid than the stock reservoir.
Nice! How fine is the screen filter on the billet tank? Comparable to OEM you think?
Nice! How fine is the screen filter on the billet tank? Comparable to OEM you think?
They're about the same as fine, but the billet tank feels more durable. The OEM screen is very thin and tore easily when I ran a flat head screw driver through it.
They're about the same as fine, but the billet tank feels more durable. The OEM screen is very thin and tore easily when I ran a flat head screw driver through it.
Sweet upgrade! It blows my mind there's no service interval on the PS fluid.
03-05-2023, 09:13 AM
