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gman · 10-19-2003, 02:23 PM

Is the return hose on the power steering a special hose? Is it preformed and made of special material or is it just fuel line. Napa lists it as a specific hose. I swear the line on my truck looks like fuel line. Thanks.

cableguy0 · 10-19-2003, 02:27 PM

just replace it with transmission hose actually and use clamps make sure they are tight. now if the pressure side is busted you need to get the premade hose so it doesnt spew fluid all over the place

gman · 10-19-2003, 02:31 PM

Now that you mention the pressure side, how does it go on? Mine looks in good shape but i might replace it along with the return line while I'm at it. It doesn't just clamp on in any way does it?

Tx Firefighter · 10-19-2003, 05:42 PM

Pressure line will have screw type fittings on both ends.

Return line is just hose and clamps. Beware though, you can't use fuel hose, or it will swell. You need hose that will tolerate the fluid, like tranny hose as said above.

gman · 10-20-2003, 05:02 PM

I haven't taken the pressure line off yet, but how do they go on? Do the end fittings screw and unscrew from the hard line? What do you use to remove the pressure line end fittings? Do you just hand tighten and remove them? Sorry, but I've never done it before.

cableguy0 · 10-20-2003, 05:05 PM

there should be a nut where the line screws into the power steering box and into the power steering pump loosen and remove those nuts the line will come out as a whole assembly but your gonna need a line wrench and soak the fitting in pb blaster for a while in hope of getting them out without stripping them. go get the new line b4 you take the old one off and you will be able to understand better what im talkin about

gman · 10-20-2003, 05:19 PM

Gotcha! Makes sense. I'll soak'em tonight in PB Blaster and find my line wrenches and see if they will loosen. Thanks.

cableguy0 · 10-20-2003, 05:32 PM

no problem glad i could help let em soak over night cuz if they have been there a while you will thank yourself when you go to get the fittings out

10-19-2003, 02:23 PM	#1
gman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ogden, Utah Posts: 290	Power steering hoses Is the return hose on the power steering a special hose? Is it preformed and made of special material or is it just fuel line. Napa lists it as a specific hose. I swear the line on my truck looks like fuel line. Thanks. __________________ 72 Chevy SWB Custom Deluxe K10, 350/SM465, PS, PB, Fact. Air 2000 Harley...Wide Glide

10-19-2003, 02:27 PM	#2
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	just replace it with transmission hose actually and use clamps make sure they are tight. now if the pressure side is busted you need to get the premade hose so it doesnt spew fluid all over the place __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

10-19-2003, 02:31 PM	#3
gman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ogden, Utah Posts: 290	Now that you mention the pressure side, how does it go on? Mine looks in good shape but i might replace it along with the return line while I'm at it. It doesn't just clamp on in any way does it? __________________ 72 Chevy SWB Custom Deluxe K10, 350/SM465, PS, PB, Fact. Air 2000 Harley...Wide Glide

10-19-2003, 05:42 PM	#4
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Pressure line will have screw type fittings on both ends. Return line is just hose and clamps. Beware though, you can't use fuel hose, or it will swell. You need hose that will tolerate the fluid, like tranny hose as said above. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

10-20-2003, 05:02 PM	#5
gman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ogden, Utah Posts: 290	I haven't taken the pressure line off yet, but how do they go on? Do the end fittings screw and unscrew from the hard line? What do you use to remove the pressure line end fittings? Do you just hand tighten and remove them? Sorry, but I've never done it before. __________________ 72 Chevy SWB Custom Deluxe K10, 350/SM465, PS, PB, Fact. Air 2000 Harley...Wide Glide

10-20-2003, 05:05 PM	#6
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	there should be a nut where the line screws into the power steering box and into the power steering pump loosen and remove those nuts the line will come out as a whole assembly but your gonna need a line wrench and soak the fitting in pb blaster for a while in hope of getting them out without stripping them. go get the new line b4 you take the old one off and you will be able to understand better what im talkin about __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

10-20-2003, 05:19 PM	#7
gman Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ogden, Utah Posts: 290	Gotcha! Makes sense. I'll soak'em tonight in PB Blaster and find my line wrenches and see if they will loosen. Thanks. __________________ 72 Chevy SWB Custom Deluxe K10, 350/SM465, PS, PB, Fact. Air 2000 Harley...Wide Glide

10-20-2003, 05:32 PM	#8
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,950	no problem glad i could help let em soak over night cuz if they have been there a while you will thank yourself when you go to get the fittings out __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.



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