Power Steering Assist Lines

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Dec 6, 2016 | 03:03 PM

Steve Clevenger

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Power Steering Assist Lines

I have a 69 small block that I am rebuilding the power steering assist on presently. I am trying to decide what to do with the 4 lines. They are cracked and showing their age. I have been told that the lines being sold now are coming from Vietnam and will leak. It was suggested that I have them rebuilt. 150 to rebuild. 75 from Ecklers and not from Vietnam. Any experience with the Eckler power steering lines? thanks

Dec 6, 2016 | 05:06 PM

Tampa Jerry

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Lines

You could have the lines rebuilt by a local hose company. We have a company in Tampa that will do it while you wait. That said, I have purchased p/s hoses for both of my vettes from Vette Brakes and Products with no problems at all. Jerry

Dec 6, 2016 | 07:54 PM

Majoho

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Check your local auto parts stores. I replaced the 4 hoses on my '70 about 2 years ago and bought them from a NAPA store. They were Edelmann brand and I'm pretty sure they were made in USA. Inexpensive too. Cost me just under $80 for all four. I'm in Canada- probably quite a bit less in US$. And, they fit perfectly and haven't leaked a drop in 2 years of driving.

Dec 7, 2016 | 01:02 PM

lvmyvt76

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call Willcox corvette and ask where their's come from. a Great company to work with.

Dec 8, 2016 | 08:48 PM

DUB

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There is NO WAY I would spend $150 on line to have then 'rebuilt'. Ecklers or who ever you choose....chances are you may have top tweak the lines to get them to route correctly. You will see what I mean when you go and do it. ESPECIALLY the two lines from the power steering cylinder to the control valve.

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Dec 8, 2016 | 10:15 PM

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Power steering hose kit small block.. In stock 64.99. These are the same hoses we install in our shop so I can say they have a very good track record.

https://willcoxcorvette.com/corvette...block-63-79-sb

And if you hurry.. I just posted four 50.00 gift certificates in the pay it forward thread... so maybe you'll snag one of these and get a set for 14.99.

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Dec 9, 2016 | 10:35 AM

gungatim

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mine are just cheapo's from the 'zone. they don't leak.

but if you want, any local hydraulic hose shop can make up new hoses using your ends for $20 apiece. $150 is crazy money, unless they have a supply of original GM hose and crimps or something...

but for the hassle, the Wilcox deal is the way to go...

Dec 10, 2016 | 12:16 AM

7T1vette

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Once lines have been removed, check the seats in the mating parts to be sure there is no junk in them and that there is no damage to the seat. When you install the new lines, DO NOT OVERTORQUE THE FITTINGS. The seat on the line will deform to fit the seat in the mating part. If you over-torque a fitting, you will distort the seat in the part and it will likely never seal again.

Line installation is pretty easy if you:

install them in the proper locations; orient them correctly before tightening the fittings; and tighten the fittings correctly.

P.S. While doing this job, you may want to purge and replace all the power steering fluid while you are at it.