Is a replacement available or has anyone had one manufactured using old hose fittings?
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A power steering pressure hose failure can be
dramatic. Even a small hole in a pressure hose can cause power steering
fluid to rapidly exit the system, usually landing all over something hot
like an exhaust manifold or pipe. Combine this smoke show with a
steering pump screeching from the sudden loss of fluid, and you might
think world war three was commencing under the hood. Power steering
system maintenance is the best way to avoid any smoke shows or sudden
loss of power steering ability. The best time to replace a power
steering pressure hose is before catastrophic failure. Monitoring fluid
levels will provide an alert to power steering system leaks.
The system is fairly
simple. A reservoir holds the power steering fluid. This reservoir can
either be on the power steering pump or remotely located. The power
steering pump is at the heart of the system. The pump itself takes power
from the engine via an accessory belt.
The pump pushes the fluid through a pressurized hose to the steering box
or steering rack. Another hose brings the power steering fluid back to
the reservoir once the power of pressure has been used to turn the
wheels to and fro. In this way the show can go on and even the tiniest
of humans can drive and parallel park an enormous vehicle without ending
up with giant arms.
Here, the suggestion and definitive
solution is to "change or replace" no "or patch to fix" some of these
components.
Power Steering Pressure
Hose Replace
* Where is all that power steering fluid going anyway? Inspect hoses and
unions. Obvious leaking is easy to spot. Slower leaks are a bit
trickier. Look for dirt gathered around one greasy spot.
* Determine which is the pressure hose and which is the return. The
pressure hose will generally be the one that's leaking, and have
threaded fittings on either end. The return hose will have hose clamps.
* Apply penetrating oil on the end fittings of the power steering pressure
hose. These bolts have usually been in there for a while, and can be
stubborn to remove.
* Place a drain or catch pan under the low point of the pressure hose. The
law of gravity also applies to liquids. Use a flare nut wrench to break
loose the hose fitting. Another trick is to use a plug on the hose end
once removed to prevent leaking.
* Hose routing can either be simple or downright crafty. Remove and save
all clamps and shields on the way to figuring it out. Loosen and remove
the rack or steering box end of the power steering hose. Use a flare nut
wrench! Chances of stripping the bolt are high with a standard box
wrench.
* Tighten everything back up and add power steering fluid to the "cold"
level in the reservoir. Start the vehicle and turn the wheel
lock-to-lock a few times to bleed the system of air. Top off power
steering fluid. Repeat until system is free of air.
Hope this help.
Posted on Apr 22, 2010
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Also, can try this guide about how to
Make an Emergency Power Steering Hose Repair.
Ever had a power steering hose spring a leak and
you are in the middle of nowhere, there is a parts store but your part
isn't available. I will show you a quick and easy way to repair a power
steering hose (Difficulty: Moderately
Challenging).
Things You'll Need:
Air hose spice kit
Heavy duty hose clamps
hand tools such as screwdrivers, 1/4 inch socket set and
small wrenches
pocket knife
power steering fluid
Instructions
1. Determine leak location:
You have established you do have a
power steering hose leaking, you can turn the steering wheel with the
engine running and power steering fluid will spray out the hole in the
hose, you may need an assistant for that part. You may also need to jack
up the vehicle to see where it is leaking from. Set parking brake and
use blocks or jack stands for safety after lifting vehicle. You may have
to add fluid to an empty power steering pump to locate the leak.
2. After you have determined where the leak is,
then remove the bad spot in the hose. I happened to do my emergency
repair in front of a NAPA store, I bought the parts from there and the
store owner was kind enough to loan me a few tools to get the job done.
He had a hose cutter that worked great to cut off the bad hose. We kept
the bad spot of the hose for a vacation souvenir. The picture shows what
I used for parts.
Install the hose clamps 2 on each
side, and stagger them as shown in the picture. This allows you to get
them closer together and have more clamping force on the splice. Slide
in the brass coupling, install the hose clamps on the other end of the
hose and slide the hose into the coupling. Make sure you slide it all
the way on.
Tighten the clamps as tight as you can get them without
stripping the clamps out, put the hose back into position in the
vehicle. Fill the power steering tank and recheck for leaks, if you have
made a successful repair the power steering will work and you won't
lose a drop of fluid.
Good luck.
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I have been unable to locate a replacement supply hose.
Very helpful, I will try to locate ot use your idea to fix.
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