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So the HP PS hose has been leaking on my Infiniti for some time now. This is a very common issue on Nissan products. It isn't that bad yet but I don't want to be stuck on the side of the road when it finally decides to puke fluid everywhere.
The guys over on the Maxima forums say removing the old hose is easy but re-installation is a PITA due to alignment of the lower banjo bolt. The OEM hose is quite pricey and obviously a poor leak-prone design. A lot of guys have used a Gates/Edelmann hose off Rock Auto with good results. The trick is to "dead" bleed the system with the engine off first otherwise the pump will perpetually whine due to trapped air.
Anybody done this job before and care to share some tips? This way I can gauge whether to DIY or just pony up the cash for my mechanic to do it.
The guys over on the Maxima forums say removing the old hose is easy but re-installation is a PITA due to alignment of the lower banjo bolt. The OEM hose is quite pricey and obviously a poor leak-prone design. A lot of guys have used a Gates/Edelmann hose off Rock Auto with good results. The trick is to "dead" bleed the system with the engine off first otherwise the pump will perpetually whine due to trapped air.
Anybody done this job before and care to share some tips? This way I can gauge whether to DIY or just pony up the cash for my mechanic to do it.
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