Replacing PS pump, 'small' problem
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Drifting
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Replacing PS pump, 'small' problem
After buying the A1 Cardone PS pump (see previous topic), I started the replacement of my old pump.
Using a ps-pump pulley puller and an air ratchet made removing the pulley really easy
Too bad actually, considering the two hour drive I had to make to get one 
I noticed the lines to the pump also weren't in great shape anymore. I replaced the line from cilinder to valve a few years back and wondered why I didn't replace the ones to the pump as well back then.
Trying to remove the old lines yesterday jogged my memory: the 7/16" inlet hose fitting at the control valve is partially rounded and I can't get grip on it with a normal wrench.
So, how do I best go about this? Vice-grip? Open-end wrench? Cut hose and turn the metal hoping the fitting will come loose? Heat it up? Hammer??
Some pics...
On the home made ramp
Yuck!
Not very spacious really
Yes, the alt + bracket have to move
Fun for scrabble powersteeringpumppulleypuller
Easy job with the tool and air ratchet
Lines in bad shape
The rounded inlet hose fitting
Using a ps-pump pulley puller and an air ratchet made removing the pulley really easy
Too bad actually, considering the two hour drive I had to make to get one I noticed the lines to the pump also weren't in great shape anymore. I replaced the line from cilinder to valve a few years back and wondered why I didn't replace the ones to the pump as well back then.
Trying to remove the old lines yesterday jogged my memory: the 7/16" inlet hose fitting at the control valve is partially rounded and I can't get grip on it with a normal wrench.
So, how do I best go about this? Vice-grip? Open-end wrench? Cut hose and turn the metal hoping the fitting will come loose? Heat it up? Hammer??
Some pics...
On the home made ramp
Yuck!
Not very spacious really
Yes, the alt + bracket have to move
Fun for scrabble powersteeringpumppulleypuller
Easy job with the tool and air ratchet
Lines in bad shape
The rounded inlet hose fitting
Thread Starter
Drifting
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From: The Netherlands
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Since you are replacing the lines anyway, you can do about anything you want to get them off the control valve, et al. One thing to consider is to prevent metal particles from getting into your components. So, if you hacksaw the lines above the fittings, make sure that you crimp that line closed before the hacksaw cut so that filings can't get into the line/hardware.
I would use the Vise-grip approach using a good-sized set of Vise-grips and squeeze like he!! to get the teeth to dig into the fitting. Also, buy a couple of 6-point fuel/brake line [slotted] box wrenches so that you can put the new lines on properly.
I would use the Vise-grip approach using a good-sized set of Vise-grips and squeeze like he!! to get the teeth to dig into the fitting. Also, buy a couple of 6-point fuel/brake line [slotted] box wrenches so that you can put the new lines on properly.
Burning Brakes
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From: Central KY
Re: Control Valve
I see lots of fluid, just in case you get the hoses off and find the rubber seal or something else has let go on that valve and after having my second one bought through the specialty houses spring horrible leaks...wait for it...
I went down to AutoZone and got one - of course this one has a lifetime warranty. Been 3 years and it is dry as a bone, go figure...
Similar stories out there for their sleeved SS brake calipers at $50 apiece - both my rears remain dry after several years...
I went down to AutoZone and got one - of course this one has a lifetime warranty. Been 3 years and it is dry as a bone, go figure...
Similar stories out there for their sleeved SS brake calipers at $50 apiece - both my rears remain dry after several years...
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Drifting
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From: The Netherlands
Victory!! 
Bought 6-point fuel/brake line box wrench... no sigar
Used several vice-grips... sorry
Took up the saw, tapped a socket over it and hoorray!
Thanks for all the advice guys
Bought 6-point fuel/brake line box wrench... no sigar
Used several vice-grips... sorry
Took up the saw, tapped a socket over it and hoorray!
Thanks for all the advice guys
