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(Yoshi) · 08-30-2009, 10:49 AM

240SX ISIS Stainless Steel Braided Power Steering Line Install and Review

A plague to the 240 family is a soft, leaky power steering system. In an effort to help correct this, Enjuku Racing’s ISIS product line offers a Stainless Steel Power Steering Line. On top of replacing leaky lines and improving steering feel, the line also allows for more clearance when going turbo and makes converting from 1989/1990 power steering systems to 1991+ much easier.

The line comes with everything you need for installation. The installation it’s self is not bad at all. Just expect to get a little messy with the power steering fluid.

After installation I noticed the steering feel is more direct and turn in is more responsive. I have not experienced any leaks from the line after about a month or so and a drift event.

Tools needed:

A set of metric open ended wrenches
Drain pan
New Power Steering fluid

Installation:

Step one: Make some room for you to work by removing the air filter and mass air flow sensor.

Step two: Place a drain pan under the rack to catch the fluid and remove the bottom line going into the steering rack.

*note* mine was old and broke so don’t be surprised if yours does too

Step 3: Remove the bracket holding the lines inside fender.

Step four: Remove the top part of the hose from the power steering pump.

Step five: Insert the fittings into the PS pump and Rack separately from the line using the washers that came with the line.

*note* Be careful of the o-ring on the fitting and don’t lose it.

Step six: Install the line onto the fittings and snug it down.

Step 7: Fill with new fluid and give the wheels a few turns back and forth with the engine running to circulate the fluid and you are good to go!

*lewisfk* · 09-08-2009, 12:40 PM

nice, thanks for the post! In a few weeks i will be trying this with my sr!

vagabond · 09-08-2009, 12:46 PM

What is the line length?

JEDIs13 · 09-08-2009, 12:48 PM

i need to get one of these for my car. im rockin the no power steering right now

(Yoshi) · 09-08-2009, 01:06 PM

I don't know the length of the line but there was plenty as you can see in the pictures.

pyshin · 09-08-2009, 01:13 PM

Thanks for the write-up. I'll be ordering one of these soon for my SR

vagabond · 09-08-2009, 08:20 PM

Was curious, as I have a Z31.

*DALAZ_68* · 09-09-2009, 06:17 PM

i wonder if this would work for my CA

s14unimog · 09-11-2009, 03:01 PM

Thanks for the write up! I'd love to see how these fit around an SR. I don't think I have the room to route a line like that as you do.

So this eliminates that hard line, w/electrical connector, that crosses over the cross member... What is that sensor for BTW?

*RacerX1* · 09-11-2009, 11:19 PM

Im interested to see if it holds up to more time & abuse

Blackzenki82 · 09-11-2009, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s14unimog

Thanks for the write up! I'd love to see how these fit around an SR. I don't think I have the room to route a line like that as you do.

So this eliminates that hard line, w/electrical connector, that crosses over the cross member... What is that sensor for BTW?

it sits pretty in an SR, i got one, been running it for about 3 months, with absolutely NO problems with it... also noticed a firmer feel to the steering... and the line routes right past the turbo, it has a bit of excess in the line, which in our case is good cause you have multiple routing options...

as for that sensor, all it's for it to tell the ECU to kick up the idle a tad to compensate for the belt drag by the PS pump working..... i have minimal difference with the ISIS line...

be like me and match that shiz up with a TF 1 peice braided clutch line... shit's so hot right now...

g-via · 09-12-2009, 02:41 AM

you used ATF instead of ps fluid, right?

*DALAZ_68* · 09-12-2009, 04:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g-via

you used ATF instead of ps fluid, right?

yes...its in nissans fsm...u dont wanna f ur pump and rack

g-via · 09-12-2009, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DALAZ_68

yes...its in nissans fsm...u dont wanna f ur pump and rack

will it actually cause catastrophic damage to the pump and rack?

I thought it had something to do with leaking...IDK how though.

What is more viscous? ATF or PS fluid

Mangudai · 10-27-2009, 08:06 PM

Fail this thread is old..my bad.

smokestr240 · 10-29-2009, 03:37 PM

i just got mine in the mail! cant wait to put it on! i really hopes it fixes my ps problem i have changed the power steering pump, the rack, and cleaned out all of the hard lines and the fluid is till gettin pushed back out the reserv. this is my last option! im goin crazy man lol

smokestr240 · 10-29-2009, 03:38 PM

i just got mine in the mail! cant wait to put it on! i really hopes it fixes my ps problem i have changed the power steering pump, the rack, and cleaned out all of the hard lines and the fluid is till gettin pushed back out the reserv. this is my last option! im goin crazy man lol

4x4le · 11-18-2009, 08:00 PM

I will be installing mine soon. I know Josh (Yoshi) personally and told enjuku he told me to get one when he seen my hose drip a few drop.....they gave me free shipping...

I have an sr so I will try to remember to post some pics for yall.

As a side note: The fittings appear to be -6an however Im unsure of the other male end. I doubt anyone could make them for them selves and cheaper considering the prices of an fittings however its nice to know that I have some -6 stuff laying around and if there ever was a issue I would be able to easially repair it.

That also might be a nice bit of info for the guy that was asking about his z31, you may see if they can just send you the fittings and then you could make your own line with your own hose and fittings.

08-30-2009, 10:49 AM	#1
(Yoshi) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cookeville, TN Age: 21 Posts: 9 Trader Rating: (0)	240SX ISIS Stainless Steel Braided Power Steering Line Install and Review 240SX ISIS Stainless Steel Braided Power Steering Line Install and Review A plague to the 240 family is a soft, leaky power steering system. In an effort to help correct this, Enjuku Racing’s ISIS product line offers a Stainless Steel Power Steering Line. On top of replacing leaky lines and improving steering feel, the line also allows for more clearance when going turbo and makes converting from 1989/1990 power steering systems to 1991+ much easier. The line comes with everything you need for installation. The installation it’s self is not bad at all. Just expect to get a little messy with the power steering fluid. After installation I noticed the steering feel is more direct and turn in is more responsive. I have not experienced any leaks from the line after about a month or so and a drift event. Tools needed: A set of metric open ended wrenches Drain pan New Power Steering fluid Installation: Step one: Make some room for you to work by removing the air filter and mass air flow sensor. Step two: Place a drain pan under the rack to catch the fluid and remove the bottom line going into the steering rack. note mine was old and broke so don’t be surprised if yours does too Step 3: Remove the bracket holding the lines inside fender. Step four: Remove the top part of the hose from the power steering pump. Step five: Insert the fittings into the PS pump and Rack separately from the line using the washers that came with the line. note Be careful of the o-ring on the fitting and don’t lose it. Step six: Install the line onto the fittings and snug it down. Step 7: Fill with new fluid and give the wheels a few turns back and forth with the engine running to circulate the fluid and you are good to go!

09-08-2009, 01:13 PM	#6
pyshin Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pomona, CA Age: 20 Posts: 235 Trader Rating: (9)	Thanks for the write-up. I'll be ordering one of these soon for my SR __________________ '89 S13 SR20DET

09-09-2009, 06:17 PM	#8
DALAZ_68 The Cook Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los angeles Age: 23 Posts: 9,859 Trader Rating: (77)	i wonder if this would work for my CA __________________ LOL 240... my seller review thread XBL GT : Wh0pp3r68

09-11-2009, 03:01 PM	#9
s14unimog Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: under my car Age: 23 Posts: 1,466 Trader Rating: (7) Rides Gallery: s14unimog	Thanks for the write up! I'd love to see how these fit around an SR. I don't think I have the room to route a line like that as you do. So this eliminates that hard line, w/electrical connector, that crosses over the cross member... What is that sensor for BTW? __________________ Fuking ginger bread man stole my wallet... SHIFT*lock_slide to side d3m3rs0n: if i have a baby im naming it Brandons Fault Emerson

09-11-2009, 11:19 PM	#10
RacerX1 m Rodiek Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Lost In Angeles Age: 20 Posts: 222 Trader Rating: (1)	Im interested to see if it holds up to more time & abuse __________________

09-08-2009, 12:40 PM	#2
lewisfk Premium Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: texas Age: 29 Posts: 210 Trader Rating: (0)	nice, thanks for the post! In a few weeks i will be trying this with my sr!

09-08-2009, 12:46 PM	#3
vagabond Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Middletown, Ct Age: 27 Posts: 8 Trader Rating: (0)	What is the line length?

09-08-2009, 01:06 PM	#5
(Yoshi) Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cookeville, TN Age: 21 Posts: 9 Trader Rating: (0)	I don't know the length of the line but there was plenty as you can see in the pictures.

09-08-2009, 08:20 PM	#7
vagabond Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Middletown, Ct Age: 27 Posts: 8 Trader Rating: (0)	Was curious, as I have a Z31.

09-12-2009, 02:41 AM	#12
g-via Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: B.C., Canada Posts: 740 Trader Rating: (0)	you used ATF instead of ps fluid, right? __________________ "I'm a rage-aholic, I just can't live with rage-ahol!!!"

10-27-2009, 08:06 PM	#15
Mangudai Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: South Posts: 527 Trader Rating: (0)	Fail this thread is old..my bad. __________________ Almost there.

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10-29-2009, 03:37 PM	#16
smokestr240 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: buena park, ca Age: 22 Posts: 14 Trader Rating: (0)	i just got mine in the mail! cant wait to put it on! i really hopes it fixes my ps problem i have changed the power steering pump, the rack, and cleaned out all of the hard lines and the fluid is till gettin pushed back out the reserv. this is my last option! im goin crazy man lol

10-29-2009, 03:38 PM	#17
smokestr240 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: buena park, ca Age: 22 Posts: 14 Trader Rating: (0)	i just got mine in the mail! cant wait to put it on! i really hopes it fixes my ps problem i have changed the power steering pump, the rack, and cleaned out all of the hard lines and the fluid is till gettin pushed back out the reserv. this is my last option! im goin crazy man lol

11-18-2009, 08:00 PM	#18
4x4le Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Manchester, Tn Posts: 479 Trader Rating: (0)	I will be installing mine soon. I know Josh (Yoshi) personally and told enjuku he told me to get one when he seen my hose drip a few drop.....they gave me free shipping... I have an sr so I will try to remember to post some pics for yall. As a side note: The fittings appear to be -6an however Im unsure of the other male end. I doubt anyone could make them for them selves and cheaper considering the prices of an fittings however its nice to know that I have some -6 stuff laying around and if there ever was a issue I would be able to easially repair it. That also might be a nice bit of info for the guy that was asking about his z31, you may see if they can just send you the fittings and then you could make your own line with your own hose and fittings. __________________ NEW/CHEAP s13/14sr CAS Authorized NIStune Dealer

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