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[GP403]

anecdotal I know, but I've had the HB in mine that came from the factory (former) diesel and never had a problem with the PS or the HB until recently the PS pump seal let go (and I still have to fix it) ... no cooler, but I can't say I've ever tested the temps to see how hot it gets. Only thing I don't like about it is when the cars not running you're basically screwed, unless you almost literally stand on it. Otherwise it stops *now* with the HB.

 

[scoti]

anecdotal I know, but I've had the HB in mine that came from the factory (former) diesel and never had a problem with the PS or the HB until recently the PS pump seal let go (and I still have to fix it) ... no cooler, but I can't say I've ever tested the temps to see how hot it gets. Only thing I don't like about it is when the cars not running you're basically screwed, unless you almost literally stand on it. Otherwise it stops *now* with the HB.

This.

My dually apparently had a bad fuel level sensor when I 1st got it. I was exiting the highway to get gas since it was getting low & the engine dies on the exit ramp while still @ a pretty decent speed. I hit the brakes & absolutely NOTHING as far as assist. I'm dbl footing the brake pedal while simultaneously pissing myself as I roll through the light trying to stop the freakin' thing.
Scary doesn't describe it.

In the end, I learned the truck never should have passed the safety inspection as there were no rear brakes. As in the brake shoe brackets were eating into the drums no brakes. At least w/vacuum assist, you have 1 or 2 additional stabs @ the pedal w/some help. The vacuum set-up I swapped to was cheap vs replacing everything the HB required; cleaner as far as the visual 'wants', & works just fine for my lighter duty needs (20' open car trailer w/a C10 swb truck as the max load). Unloaded, the vacuum assist locks up front & rears.

 

[jlat]

hello people: Bottom line is when brakes work there great but when they don't they suck. I've had two power masters fail but I still could stop with alot of effort. With my HB one hose let go in an area that should of never and I had nothing althou someone said that if the PS fails you should still have some as the MC is a backup. Well that did not work for me so that might be BS. I also had a 94 Astro van and never did much to the brakes but I never knew it had HB but it did and it never failed. I had over 300K on that van before I donated it. Funny it did need brake work thou.
IBBY

 

[1KWIKSIX]

hello people: I was searching around and alot truck guys have a cooler or put one on especially if going off road. Also road racers use a cooler but for me and the street it might not be needed. For the limited time I've driven the latest HB set up those lines get hot...When I first put on the HB I never touched the lines so maybe the heat has always been there? Funny that gets you to think of maybe a syn. PS fluid could be the the way to go but not cheap..
IBBY

Yes, in addition to the cooler , I’ve also switched to synthetic PS fluid which is helpful

 

[jlat]

Yes, in addition to the cooler , I’ve also switched to synthetic PS fluid which is helpful

hell people: I recently bought a gallon of PS fluid and plan to change it more than I should then after that I might make the switch to syn. Unless the price is outrageous.
IBBY

 

[1KWIKSIX]

Here’s an interesting read


https://www.turbobuick.com/threads/hydroboost-conversion-driving-me-crazy-guru’s.462374/page-2#post-3858550

 

[1KWIKSIX]

Here’s the synthetic fluid you wanna get

Best Power Steering Fluid for Regal LS 97 3.8L

Hello, I am going to replace Power Steering Fluid in Regal LS 1997 3.8L What are the best fluid brands/types for it? (preferably among those that walmart or NAPA or advanced auto or OReily delivers) I am going for a long trip, so I will rather overpay to avoid issues with the steering pump Can I...

www.turbobuick.com

 

[1KWIKSIX]

Contact Sweet Mfg for their Sweet/ Valvoline Racing Synthetic Power Steering Fluid

Sweet Manufacturing, Inc.

 

[1KWIKSIX]

Sweet Mfg. 301-781 Power Steering Fluid, 1 Quart

www.speedwaymotors.com

 

[BELLELJ1981]

My 81 Grand Prix has hydro boost. She’s still a diesel. One day the car cut off on me and it was all I could do to stop it. I almost took out an intersection.