Keithgtp Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 I am in the process of putting a new alt in my 1995 GTP and have to put a new Power steering hose (preasure hose) on too. I have the alt out now but i cant seem to break the line at the rack. Its a tight fit to get a wrench in because of the exhaust. I can get a wrench on it but it wont break lose. the rest of it will be easy to get it done if i can get this loose. any suggestion? Keith Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderw31 Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 If its rusty, then I'd try soaking with some PB Blaster spray. That stuff manages to break though some pretty nasty rust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted To Boost Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 I had the same problem when I was replacing the high pressure line on my 91 GP. I ended up taking a dremel and cutting the line right at the rack and putting a socket on the fitting instead. Busted it right loose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White93z34 Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 What Nick said. I had the same issue on my Euro 3.4. chopped the line and put a socket on it. and it came right off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiderw31 Posted March 16, 2009 Report Share Posted March 16, 2009 I had the same problem when I was replacing the high pressure line on my 91 GP. I ended up taking a dremel and cutting the line right at the rack and putting a socket on the fitting instead. Busted it right loose. Hmmm... I think your idea is better than mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w-bodys_are_the_best Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 I've had to do this before, but one thing you might want to consider instead is use a pliers and crush the line, then bend it back anf forth until it breaks off, this will keep metal shavings out of your PS system. You could also crush a bigger area and cut through the crushed part and that will also keep shavings out of the system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addicted To Boost Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 Using the correct dremel disc, you won't get any metal shavings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL Posted March 17, 2009 Report Share Posted March 17, 2009 I used a pair of cutters on a Talon when I did the pressure line... I was amazed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithgtp Posted March 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 What kind of bremil disk did u use I dont have one and never used one. and wondering if i keep cap lose til i can get under it again next week can i releave cap and leave it so it doesnt leak and preform a vacum or does it need the cap tight. No one i no that works with them can answer that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990lumina Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 If it does leak it's going to be less than a liter of fluid total just so you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithgtp Posted March 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Does it mean driving it too? Its the preasure line as i cant get it loose at the rack Just need for her to drive it till next weekend or so til i get the other running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990lumina Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 I guess I'm confused on your question. You can't get the line off yet - so is the line bblown or just leaking a little bit? I drove my Lumina 3 weeks without ANY fluid in the power steering system and it's fine to this day (new line and fluid). I doubt you'll hurt anything too badly driving it eiher leaking, or without fluid for a week. Leave the cap on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithgtp Posted March 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 I have the presure line leaking when driven I tried to put a new one on when i put a new alt on but the connection at the rack wont come off so i just redid the line to the power steering pump its not broke just leaking alot when driven i seen that there was a vacum when going to check it (I dont drive it g/f does right now til her car is fixed my car) Just trying to see if i keep the cap loose for a week or so when she drives it will it still have the power steering and releave presure til i can get to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990lumina Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 I don't think leaving the cap loose will relieve much in the way of pressure. I could be wrong, but I'm sure there will still be considerbale psi in the pressure line regardless if the cap is on of not. If it is leaking just buy a jug of cheap ATF to top off with. Shouldn't be more than $10 or so for the cheapest money can buy lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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