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Blazer Eagle · 03-20-2009, 07:04 PM

so i have developed a power steering leak, i checked it out and it was coming from the hoses

so i go to take them off and there is just no way so i end up taking the whole pump off

now that i have it off i cant seperate one of the hoses from this other part, ill try my best to explain, one hose was held on with just hose clamps, no problem, the other one has metal that has been clamped down on the rubber so i decided to take the metal hoses off too, that was fine on the other end but on the pump end, the end of the hose connects to another piece on the pump and they wont seperate

any advice on how to seperate these?

powerdriver 1958 · 03-20-2009, 07:31 PM

That sounds like the High pressure hose.They can build up to 2100 psi and can be dangerous if you try to replace the rubber hose only.Parts places and dealerships sell these with the pre bent tubing and fittings as a unit............If you are having trouble with the fittings you might need a line wrench to help

Blazer Eagle · 03-20-2009, 08:34 PM

i know that now after i bought the new hose,but it is after the end of the metal on the hose, on the pump end the metal on the hose connects to a part on the pump, when i unscrewed the hose that part came with it and i need help separating them

**old Rusty C10** · 03-20-2009, 10:20 PM

what i think you are saying is there is a fitting between the pump and the hose almost like a reducer? if so can you place the fitting in a vice and use a line wrench to seperate the two? on edit there may be suppoused to be a washer between the two or an o ring to prevent this sort of thing

James McClure · 03-21-2009, 05:15 AM

Ok guys. The fitting that came out is the pressure regulator plunger retainer. Make sure you don't loose the plunger or the spring. Next, put the fitting in a vise and tighten it down. Careful of the threads. If you don't have line wrenches or have rounded the nut, cut the line flush with the retainer and heat it up just a bit and use a 6 point socket on it. If that doesn't work, get it warm again and use a pipe wrench very carefully. jim

03-20-2009, 07:04 PM	#1
Blazer Eagle Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PLacerville, CA Posts: 195	power steering hoses so i have developed a power steering leak, i checked it out and it was coming from the hoses so i go to take them off and there is just no way so i end up taking the whole pump off now that i have it off i cant seperate one of the hoses from this other part, ill try my best to explain, one hose was held on with just hose clamps, no problem, the other one has metal that has been clamped down on the rubber so i decided to take the metal hoses off too, that was fine on the other end but on the pump end, the end of the hose connects to another piece on the pump and they wont seperate any advice on how to seperate these?

03-20-2009, 07:31 PM	#2
powerdriver 1958 Kid's Mechanic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Kansas City Posts: 8,241	Re: power steering hoses That sounds like the High pressure hose.They can build up to 2100 psi and can be dangerous if you try to replace the rubber hose only.Parts places and dealerships sell these with the pre bent tubing and fittings as a unit............If you are having trouble with the fittings you might need a line wrench to help Attached Images Last edited by powerdriver 1958; 03-20-2009 at 07:34 PM.

03-20-2009, 08:34 PM	#3
Blazer Eagle Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: PLacerville, CA Posts: 195	Re: power steering hoses i know that now after i bought the new hose,but it is after the end of the metal on the hose, on the pump end the metal on the hose connects to a part on the pump, when i unscrewed the hose that part came with it and i need help separating them

03-20-2009, 10:20 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,301	Re: power steering hoses what i think you are saying is there is a fitting between the pump and the hose almost like a reducer? if so can you place the fitting in a vice and use a line wrench to seperate the two? on edit there may be suppoused to be a washer between the two or an o ring to prevent this sort of thing __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!! Last edited by old Rusty C10; 03-20-2009 at 10:20 PM.

03-21-2009, 05:15 AM	#5
James McClure One shot, one kill. Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Saratoga Springs NY Posts: 859	Re: power steering hoses Ok guys. The fitting that came out is the pressure regulator plunger retainer. Make sure you don't loose the plunger or the spring. Next, put the fitting in a vise and tighten it down. Careful of the threads. If you don't have line wrenches or have rounded the nut, cut the line flush with the retainer and heat it up just a bit and use a 6 point socket on it. If that doesn't work, get it warm again and use a pipe wrench very carefully. jim __________________ 1984 K20 350M engine with 465,000 miles. Well, it's finally done!! Almost 2 years of work, but it was really worth the effort. Little stuff left to do is mount winch, wet sand & buff out and build belly pan\running boards. Body work takes lots and LOTS of beer!!!! God, Guts and Guns made America and God, Guts and Guns will preserve it! The worst thing you could do is get into my sights, but that don't matter, you'll never know it, cause you'll never hear the shotJim or Paladin whichever you choose.



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