Power Steering Metal Return Line???
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Power Steering Metal Return Line???
hi
in the process of replacing my rack and pinion on my 87, the metal power steering return line (lo-pres) that goes from the rack to the resovoir got crinked pretty good.
the metal part screws into the rack and pinion, does a loop around and connects into a rubber hose, which then runs into the resovoir.
every parts store and online store ive looked at only carries the rubber hose part of this and not the metal part.
does anybody have one or know where i can buy a replacement metal part of the power steering return line?
thanks in advance.
in the process of replacing my rack and pinion on my 87, the metal power steering return line (lo-pres) that goes from the rack to the resovoir got crinked pretty good.
the metal part screws into the rack and pinion, does a loop around and connects into a rubber hose, which then runs into the resovoir.
every parts store and online store ive looked at only carries the rubber hose part of this and not the metal part.
does anybody have one or know where i can buy a replacement metal part of the power steering return line?
thanks in advance.
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take the line to Checker or autozone, and buy a replacement straight line (they sell all sizes) and buy a cheap metal tube bender, and duplicate it.
be sure that the line has a "o-ring" style end not a taper compression end.
Or.............
buy a tubing cutter, and a metric flaring tool. cut out the bad area, then flare the end of the tube, and push replacement hose over the flared short ends and add small hose clamps to secure it, then tie the hose down with wire ties.
my 2c
be sure that the line has a "o-ring" style end not a taper compression end.
Or.............
buy a tubing cutter, and a metric flaring tool. cut out the bad area, then flare the end of the tube, and push replacement hose over the flared short ends and add small hose clamps to secure it, then tie the hose down with wire ties.
my 2c
