Hi, one of my power steering hoses has about a 1 inch crack, and is leaking ps fluid pretty badly. It's on the low side, about a 9 inch S curved hose. The hose itself looks to be in very good shape, and relatively new, except for the cut-like crack. I was wondering if there is anyway to repair this crack, perhaps with plastic cement, or maybe something else? I know it's not ideal, but even a temp fix would help? Thanks
Can you repair a hydraulic hose (power steering)?
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I would just replace the hose, and since it is on the low side it won't cost too much. My fear is, if using JB -Weld it would go through the crack and glue itself into whatever it connects to, making it hard to remove. Which car is this for?
You could wrap it with some tapeish thing to limp you by. Replace ASAP
Another idea I just thought of... Plumbing store. Cut out the cracked part, splice the two ends together. Again, temporary fix
Originally Posted By: mclasser
Just replace the offending hose and move on.
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Consider it a safety matter. Steering can sometimes be important especially if you don't like running into other cars, solid objects and people.
Just replace the offending hose and move on.
+1
Consider it a safety matter. Steering can sometimes be important especially if you don't like running into other cars, solid objects and people.
DUCK TAPE!!
Its for the LX450 on the return side. the dealer said it is a special order and would take about a week at around $39. Ehow had an interesting fix, which seemed like it would work if u did it right. Thinking of giving this a try tomorrow to see if its doable:
http://www.ehow.com/how_5153313_make-power-steering-hose-repair.html http://www.ehow.com/how_5153313_make-power-steering-hose-repair.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_5153313_make-power-steering-hose-repair.html http://www.ehow.com/how_5153313_make-power-steering-hose-repair.html
Originally Posted By: SnowDrifter
You could wrap it with some tapeish thing to limp you by. Replace ASAP
Tried that in my younger days withduct tape.....it didnt do much help.
Now with my nitrous line, some kind of tape slowedtheleakwhen the bottle valve was open.
You could wrap it with some tapeish thing to limp you by. Replace ASAP
Tried that in my younger days withduct tape.....it didnt do much help.
Now with my nitrous line, some kind of tape slowedtheleakwhen the bottle valve was open.
At $39, I would take no chances, and get an OEM hose.
When hoses are expensive, but need replacement, some cities have a "Hydraulic hose specialist" that can cost less than OEM and be equally durable. I learned this when I worked on some car where none of the OEM replacement hoses actually fit. It cost about $120.
When hoses are expensive, but need replacement, some cities have a "Hydraulic hose specialist" that can cost less than OEM and be equally durable. I learned this when I worked on some car where none of the OEM replacement hoses actually fit. It cost about $120.
I'd get the OEM hose. I agree with Artificialist about having hoses made if OEM is too expensive.
The return line to the reservoir is low pressure so if you want to fix it you can if its a nightmare to change (like have to lift the engine) the line.
Use PS or AFT rated hose not fuel line and fuel injection hose clamps with barb fittings.
If it doesn't require any special long drawn out time consuming procedure just change it.
Use PS or AFT rated hose not fuel line and fuel injection hose clamps with barb fittings.
If it doesn't require any special long drawn out time consuming procedure just change it.
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