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Originally Posted by ProwlerGT
Aside from the question of "does it mess up timing" (which I think it doesn't, but wanted to be sure) what would I expect when I turn the key after having removed the CAS? A lot of clicks and it will try to turn over, but won't right? Should I have the garage open when I do this? ... cause thats what I was trying to avoid.
Another question: Do I have to be "in process of turning" for the PS pump to function all the time? or can I turn the wheel left or right and leave it there and the PS pump will remain running?
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When you disconnect the CAS and turn the key, the starter motor will turn the crankshaft and you'll get the typical "GgGgGg" of the car cranking but no "VROOOM". No need to have the garage door open. There's no combustion so no carbon monoxide fumes to worry about. There shouldn't be any fuel either so you shouldn't smell gas fumes either. If you only disconnected the spark plug wires, the injectors would still fire and after cranking the engine a few times, you'ld smell all that unburnt fuel being blown out the exhaust.
With the car jacked up, yes, you need to actually be turning the steering wheel for the pump to cycle. So to flush the PS fluid, you need to turn the ignition key with one hand and hold it in the position where the engine is cranking/trying to start while simultaneously turning the steering wheel all the way left and then all the way right while the engine/starter is cranking.
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