Power steering leak!! cannot find part? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

threeonthetree · 09-05-2011, 07:50 PM

I cant seem to find the metal return line that threads into the steering box. called everywhere. replaced the high pressure line this morning now the low pressure return line is leaking at the fitting.

Anybody know where to find this part? or how to make a flair like that?

truck is a 85 chevy shorty 1/2 ton 4x4

1BadSS · 09-05-2011, 07:52 PM

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=135 #32-3609

threeonthetree · 09-05-2011, 07:57 PM

i really would like to get it sooner than friday.. any other places i could try?

plus i dont have a credit card....

threeonthetree · 09-05-2011, 08:00 PM

thanks for the Link 1badss

threeonthetree · 09-05-2011, 08:07 PM

parts listed on back order.............. can you make that type of flair?

does anyone know where i could get this part?

somebody had to have replaced this line?? anybody?? help is appreciated

threeonthetree · 09-05-2011, 08:37 PM

do the 73-80 trucks use the same steering box>

looks like it might be easyer to get a hold of one of those years return line.

cant find the 81-87 anywhere... looks like im s/o/l

tucsonjwt · 09-05-2011, 08:48 PM

I would call a NAPA store if you have one in your area. If they don't have the part they can tell you who in your area has one. I would not be surprised if you can get a hose made up by a local shop that makes custom hydraulic hoses, like for forklifts, etc., if you are desperate.
When I replaced my box with a rebuild from AutoZone I got both lines from AutoZone and I don't remember having any problems with the installation. Looks like they have them but maybe not in stock at your store. My first choice would be to go with an online OEM vendor and wait. I would stay away from the junkyard on this one since old rubber parts are not a good choice, IMO.

threeonthetree · 09-05-2011, 08:54 PM

i think i foudn something that will work

found this napa number. hope its the right one.

NPS 71897

https://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/C...006351891&An=0

does that look right boys?

russgt · 09-05-2011, 10:16 PM

http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...80275_0_0_1541

I believe that your truck uses an o-ring type fitting. I know that my 77 uses a non o-ring type connection that is different than what was used in the 80s.

80SPORT · 09-05-2011, 10:20 PM

79 down use flare type fitting;80 up use the o ring style

jimbonice · 09-06-2011, 09:16 PM

I bought all new lines for my '77 dually at Rockauto. That was hydroboost as well.

*78 Chevyrado* · 09-06-2011, 09:57 PM

most likely for something like that is a junkyard. if you dont have a local yard, there are junkyard networks in the net who can find it and ship it to you.

threeonthetree · 09-07-2011, 09:29 PM

NPS 71897
part number above from NAPA worked like a charm!
just had to bend the line. no more leaks!

jimbonice · 09-07-2011, 10:22 PM

As I said before, go to www.rockauto.com. The lines are pre-bent and fit perfectly.

09-05-2011, 07:50 PM	#1
threeonthetree Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wausau, WI Posts: 975	Power steering leak!! cannot find part? I cant seem to find the metal return line that threads into the steering box. called everywhere. replaced the high pressure line this morning now the low pressure return line is leaking at the fitting. Anybody know where to find this part? or how to make a flair like that? truck is a 85 chevy shorty 1/2 ton 4x4

09-05-2011, 07:52 PM	#2
1BadSS NOT REALLY BANNED! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Shawnee, KS Posts: 1,072	Re: Power steering leak!! cannot find part? http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/cc/full.aspx?Page=135 #32-3609 __________________ 1987 Mustang Coupe - 2.7 Stroker, 78mm turbo, Stainless header, 3" Exh, FMIC, 160lb/hr Injectors, MS3, twin walbro 255's, 34psi. Eating V8's daily. 04 Pontiac GTO 04 Ford Mustang GT 68 C20 LWB stripper truck 73 K5 Cheyenne 76 C20 Sierra Crew SRW 88 K20 Suburban I'm not hammering on metal just to hammer, i'm creating a piece of art.

09-05-2011, 08:00 PM	#4
threeonthetree Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wausau, WI Posts: 975	Re: Power steering leak!! cannot find part? thanks for the Link 1badss

09-05-2011, 08:07 PM	#5
threeonthetree Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wausau, WI Posts: 975	Re: Power steering leak!! cannot find part? parts listed on back order.............. can you make that type of flair? does anyone know where i could get this part? somebody had to have replaced this line?? anybody?? help is appreciated Last edited by threeonthetree; 09-05-2011 at 08:14 PM.

09-05-2011, 08:37 PM	#6
threeonthetree Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wausau, WI Posts: 975	Re: Power steering leak!! cannot find part? do the 73-80 trucks use the same steering box> looks like it might be easyer to get a hold of one of those years return line. cant find the 81-87 anywhere... looks like im s/o/l

09-05-2011, 07:57 PM	#3
threeonthetree Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wausau, WI Posts: 975	Re: Power steering leak!! cannot find part? i really would like to get it sooner than friday.. any other places i could try? plus i dont have a credit card....

09-05-2011, 08:48 PM	#7
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,188	Re: Power steering leak!! cannot find part? I would call a NAPA store if you have one in your area. If they don't have the part they can tell you who in your area has one. I would not be surprised if you can get a hose made up by a local shop that makes custom hydraulic hoses, like for forklifts, etc., if you are desperate. When I replaced my box with a rebuild from AutoZone I got both lines from AutoZone and I don't remember having any problems with the installation. Looks like they have them but maybe not in stock at your store. My first choice would be to go with an online OEM vendor and wait. I would stay away from the junkyard on this one since old rubber parts are not a good choice, IMO.

09-05-2011, 08:54 PM	#8
threeonthetree Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wausau, WI Posts: 975	Re: Power steering leak!! cannot find part? i think i foudn something that will work found this napa number. hope its the right one. NPS 71897 https://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/C...006351891&An=0 does that look right boys?

09-05-2011, 10:16 PM	#9
russgt Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Waukesha, WI Posts: 904	Re: Power steering leak!! cannot find part? http://www.autozone.com/autozone/par...80275_0_0_1541 I believe that your truck uses an o-ring type fitting. I know that my 77 uses a non o-ring type connection that is different than what was used in the 80s. __________________ 70 stepside 76 blazer 86 Silverado 20 Max Trailering 6.2 Crew 71 Nova SS My Blazer build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=363634

09-05-2011, 10:20 PM	#10
80SPORT Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: red deer alberta Posts: 777	Re: Power steering leak!! cannot find part? 79 down use flare type fitting;80 up use the o ring style

09-06-2011, 09:16 PM	#11
jimbonice Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: White City, SK Posts: 411	Re: Power steering leak!! cannot find part? I bought all new lines for my '77 dually at Rockauto. That was hydroboost as well.

09-06-2011, 09:57 PM	#12
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Power steering leak!! cannot find part? most likely for something like that is a junkyard. if you dont have a local yard, there are junkyard networks in the net who can find it and ship it to you.

09-07-2011, 09:29 PM	#13
threeonthetree Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wausau, WI Posts: 975	Re: Power steering leak!! cannot find part? NPS 71897 part number above from NAPA worked like a charm! just had to bend the line. no more leaks!

09-07-2011, 10:22 PM	#14
jimbonice Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: White City, SK Posts: 411	Re: Power steering leak!! cannot find part? As I said before, go to www.rockauto.com. The lines are pre-bent and fit perfectly.



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