What is this component Oppo?

"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
09/10/2015 at 09:31 • Filed to: None

I know it’s not the A/C. Nor can it be a tranny cooler, the transmission coolant lines are still in their stock locations in the rad. It looks like it goes to/near the steering rack—is there such a thing as a steering cooler? If not, what is it?

DISCUSSION (18)

roflcopter > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
09/10/2015 at 09:33

Yes there is such thing, what kind of car is it?(or truck from ground clearance observations)

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > roflcopter
09/10/2015 at 09:33

Chevy Colorado.

JGrabowMSt > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
09/10/2015 at 09:41

Appears to be a power steering cooler, yes. Many cars over the past 10 years have been getting them. First time I’ve seen one set that far down and that far back, but it’s fine.

Giving you any trouble?

KatzManDu > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
09/10/2015 at 09:41

Then it is very likely there is a steering fluid cooler.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
09/10/2015 at 09:42

Yep, power steering fluid coolers exist. They’re usually only used in heavy duty applications though.

crowmolly > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
09/10/2015 at 09:42

Looks like a power steering cooler.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > JGrabowMSt
09/10/2015 at 09:45

No, I was just curious as to what it was. I couldn’t find it on any diagrams that made sense to me to look at, so I tried to follow the hoses back and that didn’t make sense to me either. I didn’t know there was such a thing.

There is a whine at low speeds that appears to be the rack, but apparently that's normal for these trucks. It can be stopped, but nothing is wrong except it's making a noise, so why bother.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > KatzManDu
09/10/2015 at 09:46

Thanks. Didn't know such a thing existed.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
09/10/2015 at 09:47

I could be aftermarket, but I don't think so. Didn't even know they were a thing though... didn't seem like a high heat situation.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > crowmolly
09/10/2015 at 09:48

Thanks.

crowmolly > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
09/10/2015 at 09:54

Yeah, they are not *too* uncommon. Some LS1 f-bodies got them years ago.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > crowmolly
09/10/2015 at 09:56

I'd seriously never even thought of it's existance before. Steering never struck me as a high-heat operation.

JGrabowMSt > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
09/10/2015 at 10:02

Yeah, power steering noises are 90% of the time pump related, 10% air in the lines.

If you really want to look up a nightmare, the R129 SL class with hydraulic suspension has a dual purpose power steering/hydraulic pump.

Of if you want to be discouraged from ever buying certain BMWs, the first generation BMW X5 has a fluid return line that goes through the alternator bracket, and the seal is so close to the block it’s super common to have dry rot and leak. It’s a 15 hour job, but the part costs $3.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > JGrabowMSt
09/10/2015 at 10:06

German engineering. This will work, we don't need any allowance for adverse conditions.

SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
09/10/2015 at 10:10

It’s almost definitely OEM. Does yours have a tow package or anything? Most of the time I see them mentioned it’s as part of a tow package.

crowmolly > Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer
09/10/2015 at 10:11

The fluid does get hot (maybe not extremely so) and it’s under very high pressure. I think it’s on there to help the rack live long with big tires.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
09/10/2015 at 10:14

I think it does. That would explain it then.

Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer > crowmolly
09/10/2015 at 10:15

Recommend.