Power Steering Hose Replacement
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Melting Slicks
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From: Norfolk VA
Power Steering Hose Replacement
In january I replaced the pressure hose on the power steering pump due to it leaking at the control nalve. I couldn't tighten the new hose completely at the control valve. The line wrench will not go around the pressure line fitting because the smaller return line fitting is practically touching the larger fitting. (removed the old pressure hose line fitting by cutting the line and unscrewing with a socket/ratchet) Trying to remove the smaller fitting firstI have the same issue.
My question is how has everyone removed these line (s)?
In frustration, I cut the P/S belt (that sure stopped the leak)
My question is how has everyone removed these line (s)?
In frustration, I cut the P/S belt (that sure stopped the leak)
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Joined: Mar 2013
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In january I replaced the pressure hose on the power steering pump due to it leaking at the control nalve. I couldn't tighten the new hose completely at the control valve. The line wrench will not go around the pressure line fitting because the smaller return line fitting is practically touching the larger fitting. (removed the old pressure hose line fitting by cutting the line and unscrewing with a socket/ratchet) Trying to remove the smaller fitting firstI have the same issue.
My question is how has everyone removed these line (s)?
In frustration, I cut the P/S belt (that sure stopped the leak)
My question is how has everyone removed these line (s)?
In frustration, I cut the P/S belt (that sure stopped the leak)
The only two suggestions I have is to ground down the wrench you have, or purchase one from a Snap On dealer. The Snap On is the one my friend loaned me.
Also make sure the flat side of the adjacent fitting is point to the one you are trying to install and tighten.
