I have a 2000 XJ and was wondering if its ok to run the engine with the steering box having been removed. I pulled it out last week to rebuild/replace seals and I am waiting on one more part for it that is being shipped to me. While I'm waiting for it to arrive, I wanted to flush my cooling system. The PS pump and reservoir are still hooked up, but both are drained of any PS fluid that was in them. Is there a possibility that I could ruin the fluidless pump by ruining the engine to perform the flush? Thanks guys!

 

Yes it could damage the pump with out fluid

 

That'd be like running an engine with no oil

 

Thanks fellas, that's what I thought. Just trying to make the most of my time!