Power Steering Cooler - One or Both Return Lines?

Power Steering Cooler - One or Both Return Lines?

09-01-2008, 03:03 PM

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DLausche

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Power Steering Cooler - One or Both Return Lines?

I am putting in a new PS pump (higher output) and will be adding a cooler to the low pressure return side to keep it cooler. I see there are two return lines in the hydraulic system. One from the gear and one from the brake booster. Do I need to run both return lines through the cooler or just one of them? If I plumb both through the cooler would I need to worry about flow volumes and use larger fittings and a larger hose diameter between the cooler and pump reservoir return fitting? TIA.

-Deon

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