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Lynx · 10-24-2003, 05:57 PM

Ok here is the deal it has been leaking for quite a while now so i finnaly decided to replace it. I got the new hose and it has to be the most straight forward thing to do. BUT I cant get the freaking old one off!! The bolt on the resovior will not move at all, I even got underneeth and put all my weight into it and i cant move it at all... whats the deal???
and the one on the pump itself i cant find a wrench to fit it?

its not 3/4 and its not 11/16 is it metric or somthing wierd? i donno i can work on that one cause its the same size as the new one i got and i can keep looking for the right wrench!

79BIG10 · 10-24-2003, 06:35 PM

I think it is metric. If you don't have one get a crescent wrench on it and get it off. Try some WD-40 or Liquid Wrench on it to loosen it up.

TwinTurbo · 10-24-2003, 06:54 PM

Saw off the tube so you can put a socket over it, makes it much easier to remove.

79BIG10 · 10-24-2003, 07:13 PM

I wouldn't do that. Some saw shavings could get in there and cause trouble for the steering box. If you want to cut it use a pipe cutter. Much faster and less mess.

76HighSierra · 10-24-2003, 07:39 PM

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Originally posted by 79BIG10
I wouldn't do that. Some saw shavings could get in there and cause trouble for the steering box. If you want to cut it use a pipe cutter. Much faster and less mess.

If the pump is full of fluid, I wouldn't so much worry about shavings, as the outflow of fluid will take the shavings with it, but yes, it's a good idea to use a tubing cutter.

Jason Spears · 10-24-2003, 07:50 PM

One of the nuts is metric. I just replaced my pressure and return hoses a few months ago. I can't quite remember but I think it was an 18 mm. Luckily, mine were not stuck. I did end up twisting off the metal tube coming off the power steering box. Had to make up a new one.

Sometimes if I tap on a wrench with a hammer the impact will be enough to unstick the nut. Good luck.

crackajacka · 10-25-2003, 11:53 AM

yea there metric and a real B***H, just like every other fitting that gm doesnt want u to take off and replace yourself

soleeagle · 10-25-2003, 09:55 PM

Try to use some Blaster PB, I used it on mine and it help with the removal.

10-24-2003, 05:57 PM	#1
Lynx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	Power steering pressure hose Ok here is the deal it has been leaking for quite a while now so i finnaly decided to replace it. I got the new hose and it has to be the most straight forward thing to do. BUT I cant get the freaking old one off!! The bolt on the resovior will not move at all, I even got underneeth and put all my weight into it and i cant move it at all... whats the deal??? and the one on the pump itself i cant find a wrench to fit it? its not 3/4 and its not 11/16 is it metric or somthing wierd? i donno i can work on that one cause its the same size as the new one i got and i can keep looking for the right wrench! __________________ Ben 1983 Silverado SWB 305 2002 Silverado Extended Cab 5.3 http://members.shaw.ca/bkennett

10-24-2003, 06:35 PM	#2
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	I think it is metric. If you don't have one get a crescent wrench on it and get it off. Try some WD-40 or Liquid Wrench on it to loosen it up. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

10-24-2003, 07:13 PM	#4
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	I wouldn't do that. Some saw shavings could get in there and cause trouble for the steering box. If you want to cut it use a pipe cutter. Much faster and less mess. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

10-25-2003, 11:53 AM	#7
crackajacka Stylin Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Tuttle, OK Posts: 620	yea there metric and a real B***H, just like every other fitting that gm doesnt want u to take off and replace yourself __________________ Ive been traveling for some time, with my fishin pole and my bottle of shyne. Most Girls like finished products and just dont understand what a good addiction does for you http://www.paulwall.us/

10-25-2003, 09:55 PM	#8
soleeagle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Shelbyville, Indiana Posts: 614	Try to use some Blaster PB, I used it on mine and it help with the removal. __________________ Chuck '85 Chevy Silverado 4X4 '91 Chevy 4X4 Suburban http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/545941

10-24-2003, 06:54 PM	#3
TwinTurbo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 994	Saw off the tube so you can put a socket over it, makes it much easier to remove.

10-24-2003, 07:50 PM	#6
Jason Spears Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Stoney Creek, ON Posts: 89	One of the nuts is metric. I just replaced my pressure and return hoses a few months ago. I can't quite remember but I think it was an 18 mm. Luckily, mine were not stuck. I did end up twisting off the metal tube coming off the power steering box. Had to make up a new one. Sometimes if I tap on a wrench with a hammer the impact will be enough to unstick the nut. Good luck.



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