BTW, while I consider Jeff's "p/s lines made out of air" to be intorturation, I consider his bearing-pulley to be legal. Rule states:

"Alternate water pump, alternator, power steering, and crankshaft pulleys of any diameter or material may be used."

...with no further restrictions. Thus, we invoke the Roffe Corollary. If you want to invoke the "prohibited function" clause that's easy: what's the intended function of alternate pulleys? To allow accessories to turn slower. Does a bearing-infused power steering pulley allow the power steering pump to turn slower? Yes it does.

We considered that many moons ago but did not pursue it on the NX, primarily because I did not want to fight against all the hydraulics. Which is why I requested de-powering and looping the stuff...and was rejected....

GA