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sb69chevy · 06-09-2007, 11:03 PM

Finally cleaned up the underneath, and found the PS leak is coming from a cut in the pressure hose. After the cleaning, it really seemed to pour out. Guess there wasn't enough grime to keep it from dripping all over the place. Anyway, what's involved in changing this. Is it as simple as unscrew old one and screw in new one? Also, I'm hoping O'Reilly or someone has one of these?

Thanks.

*jojotonka* · 06-09-2007, 11:07 PM

Yep, Just unsrew the line from the pump and the other side on the box. I bought one for my 72 at the local automotive shop. $17

I think the pump was 9/16" and the box was 5/8".. I changed both lines while I was down there. The return line was $10.

lbpd719 · 06-09-2007, 11:10 PM

and please use a fitting wrench (like you would use for a brake line). will work much better and you wont rist rounding off anything..

sb69chevy · 06-09-2007, 11:15 PM

My return hose, I can handle. Just clamped, right? Will make sure to use 9/16 and 5/8. Any other thoughts?

**truckdude239** · 06-09-2007, 11:17 PM

do not use tape on new hose treads or it will leak

sb69chevy · 06-09-2007, 11:22 PM

Thanks for the input, guys. I really appreciate it. For those that have gotten the part from O'Reillys, etc. do you happen to have a part number so I know I'll get the right one?

sb69chevy · 06-10-2007, 01:15 AM

Okay, so I DO NOT put teflon tape on the threads? Just confirming...trying to fix leaks, not create more for myself later. Thanks again.

sb69chevy · 06-11-2007, 08:33 PM

Anything else? I'm hoping to get this done either tomorrow or Wednesday.

cdowns · 06-11-2007, 08:52 PM

fill power steer resevoir after done and with front wheels off the ground turn lock to lock a few times to purge system and check results USE JACKSTANDS

sb69chevy · 06-11-2007, 08:58 PM

Thanks cdowns. So do I NOT use tape? Just wanting to clarify. I've read on here in another post that I should.

cdowns · 06-11-2007, 09:07 PM

no tape no sealer

sb69chevy · 06-11-2007, 09:10 PM

Cool. Thanks again. Will try to get this done soon.

06-09-2007, 11:03 PM	#1
sb69chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 375	How to change PS pressure hose? Finally cleaned up the underneath, and found the PS leak is coming from a cut in the pressure hose. After the cleaning, it really seemed to pour out. Guess there wasn't enough grime to keep it from dripping all over the place. Anyway, what's involved in changing this. Is it as simple as unscrew old one and screw in new one? Also, I'm hoping O'Reilly or someone has one of these? Thanks. __________________ 1969 C/10 swb, 350, powerglide (daily driver) 2005 CRV (wife's ride)

06-09-2007, 11:07 PM	#2
jojotonka Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lennon, michigan Posts: 162	Re: How to change PS pressure hose? Yep, Just unsrew the line from the pump and the other side on the box. I bought one for my 72 at the local automotive shop. $17 I think the pump was 9/16" and the box was 5/8".. I changed both lines while I was down there. The return line was $10.

06-09-2007, 11:10 PM	#3
lbpd719 Zappaphile! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Banos, California Posts: 228	Re: How to change PS pressure hose? and please use a fitting wrench (like you would use for a brake line). will work much better and you wont rist rounding off anything.. __________________ 1969 C20 LWB Camper Special - The Beater.. 1998 Cheyenne V6 - 4/6 Drop - For The Son

06-09-2007, 11:15 PM	#4
sb69chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 375	Re: How to change PS pressure hose? My return hose, I can handle. Just clamped, right? Will make sure to use 9/16 and 5/8. Any other thoughts? __________________ 1969 C/10 swb, 350, powerglide (daily driver) 2005 CRV (wife's ride)

06-09-2007, 11:17 PM	#5
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,236	Re: How to change PS pressure hose? do not use tape on new hose treads or it will leak __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

06-09-2007, 11:22 PM	#6
sb69chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 375	Re: How to change PS pressure hose? Thanks for the input, guys. I really appreciate it. For those that have gotten the part from O'Reillys, etc. do you happen to have a part number so I know I'll get the right one? __________________ 1969 C/10 swb, 350, powerglide (daily driver) 2005 CRV (wife's ride)

06-10-2007, 01:15 AM	#7
sb69chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 375	Re: How to change PS pressure hose? Okay, so I DO NOT put teflon tape on the threads? Just confirming...trying to fix leaks, not create more for myself later. Thanks again. __________________ 1969 C/10 swb, 350, powerglide (daily driver) 2005 CRV (wife's ride)

06-11-2007, 08:33 PM	#8
sb69chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 375	Re: How to change PS pressure hose? Anything else? I'm hoping to get this done either tomorrow or Wednesday. __________________ 1969 C/10 swb, 350, powerglide (daily driver) 2005 CRV (wife's ride)

06-11-2007, 08:52 PM	#9
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: How to change PS pressure hose? fill power steer resevoir after done and with front wheels off the ground turn lock to lock a few times to purge system and check results USE JACKSTANDS __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-11-2007, 08:58 PM	#10
sb69chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 375	Re: How to change PS pressure hose? Thanks cdowns. So do I NOT use tape? Just wanting to clarify. I've read on here in another post that I should. __________________ 1969 C/10 swb, 350, powerglide (daily driver) 2005 CRV (wife's ride)

06-11-2007, 09:07 PM	#11
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: How to change PS pressure hose? no tape no sealer __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

06-11-2007, 09:10 PM	#12
sb69chevy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 375	Re: How to change PS pressure hose? Cool. Thanks again. Will try to get this done soon. __________________ 1969 C/10 swb, 350, powerglide (daily driver) 2005 CRV (wife's ride)



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