SLS Conversion help
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From: Wilton, CT
2012 Subaru WRX STI Limited
SLS Conversion help
Hi all,
My daughter's 98 e320 wagon has rotted SLS lines. I have replaced 3 already, now I see the easier ones, but more is leaking and I am really done with this. So I bought the conversion kit from StrutMasters and I am planning the switch. But here is my dilemma. Strut masters how to has you disconnect the leveler and move the input bar to the middle stopping the flow. While that may work, with all the rotted lines, I feel that is not the best answer. So I want to remove the whole circuit from the car, eliminating the potential for any leaks in the future. SO here are my questions for you.
1. I don't know exactly what "feeds" the system at the front of the car. I mean, I know the SLS shares the power steering fluid, but not sure where the SLS feed originates FROM the pump. So if it's at the pump, can I block it off? If it's not at the pump, is there another spot up front where the feed can be terminated or plugged?
2. If the answer is no to question 1, and the origin of the feed for the SLS is the PS pump, can I buy a pump for a 1998 e 320 NON SLS to take that circuit out of the loop? If yes, do I keep my same reservoir and all?
Thank you!!!!
My daughter's 98 e320 wagon has rotted SLS lines. I have replaced 3 already, now I see the easier ones, but more is leaking and I am really done with this. So I bought the conversion kit from StrutMasters and I am planning the switch. But here is my dilemma. Strut masters how to has you disconnect the leveler and move the input bar to the middle stopping the flow. While that may work, with all the rotted lines, I feel that is not the best answer. So I want to remove the whole circuit from the car, eliminating the potential for any leaks in the future. SO here are my questions for you.
1. I don't know exactly what "feeds" the system at the front of the car. I mean, I know the SLS shares the power steering fluid, but not sure where the SLS feed originates FROM the pump. So if it's at the pump, can I block it off? If it's not at the pump, is there another spot up front where the feed can be terminated or plugged?
2. If the answer is no to question 1, and the origin of the feed for the SLS is the PS pump, can I buy a pump for a 1998 e 320 NON SLS to take that circuit out of the loop? If yes, do I keep my same reservoir and all?
Thank you!!!!
Thread Starter
Newbie
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 10
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From: Wilton, CT
2012 Subaru WRX STI Limited
I just looked at the site quickly and it looks like a pay version of this site. I'm hoping someone who has either done this conversion before, or is just knowledgeable on this can answer the question.
Thank you.
Thank you.
