96 power steering/braided lines

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Nov 12, 2004 | 03:42 PM

vstol

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96 power steering/braided lines

I would like to replace the hoses on my 96 power steering with braided ones. It has a PS cooler. Any suggestions?

Nov 12, 2004 | 03:44 PM

bogus

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why?

Nov 12, 2004 | 09:22 PM

96GS#007

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Originally Posted by vstol

I would like to replace the hoses on my 96 power steering with braided ones. It has a PS cooler. Any suggestions?

Rippie sells a braided one for the high pressure line that runs from the pump to the rack. ~$100. Kind of a PIA to install but worth it if you participate in driving schools or open track sessions on road race courses.

The stock lines like to crack at the fitting. Not quite as bad on '96s since GM added an additional clip that secures the line to the accy bracket, but it still happens.

Nov 12, 2004 | 10:19 PM

96CELT4

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I'll second the suggestion of the Rippie braided line. I cracked the high pressure line on my 96 three times over the course of 5 weekends of autocrossing!

Nov 13, 2004 | 07:25 AM

vstol

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Bogus the why is I took the LT4/6spd from my wrecked 96 and have it in my 64 Grand Sport that I am building. I am going to do a little racing so now is the time to change it.

Nov 13, 2004 | 08:46 AM

larryfs

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guess I've been lucky. my 96 still has all the OE PS items, never had any issues excpet whining after a session or 2.

mine is a late year 96. does that make a difference??

Nov 13, 2004 | 09:09 AM