GS1000FF

Hi,
after having several issues with leaking power steering lines I wonder why not replace the oem hose and pipe with one single hose? that is 4 hose clamps replaced by two!
After heavy track use the rubber hoses seems to get soft and after cooling down the hose gets hard and come "loose", at least it is able to swivel on the steel pipe thus causing a leak. The screw type hose clamps does not look to be ideal in this application as they don't follow the dimensional changes (hot/cold hose) thus loosing some grip after several cycles.
The quick clamps(?) found in several places around the engine are hard to find up here in Sweden so at least minimizing the number sound like an improvement...?
I also replaced the oil reservoir once after leaks so plan to install an all aluminium instead.

Any objections or thoughts on this "kiss" approach

All the best




Original layout


Proposed "Kiss" layout

Whis9

switch all lines over to -AN....High pressure, low pressure, and upgraded cooler. The Factory cooler could not keep up for my track days.

GS1000FF

Fully agree but how do you add an AN fitting to the inlet of the steering pump as well as the in and outlet of oil reservoir, I just ordered one in aluminium?
If you have a few pictures on your installation it would help. And what kind of oil cooler did you install.
The pump is a tight fit, changed it once, (as we all know it's a real PITA)

All the best

Whis9

for pump https://www.jegs.com/i/Earls/361/961961/10002/-1

PS fitting https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/100706/10002/-1

PS fitting https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/100705/10002/-1

cooler https://www.jegs.com/i/C-R-Racing/058/42-00014/10002/-1

Line https://www.jegs.com/i/Earls/361/130606/10002/-1

low pressure coming of reservoir https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/102010/10002/-1

low pressure for cooler https://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS/555/110071/10002/-1

clamp https://www.jegs.com/i/Fragola-Perfo...99156/10002/-1

1x fitting https://www.jegs.com/i/Earls/361/154606/10002/-1

3x fitting https://www.jegs.com/i/Earls/361/159106/10002/-1

I will see if I can get some pictures

GS1000FF

GS1000FF

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All the best