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PS line replacement (Attn: Nunzi?)


Psych0matt

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So I'm thinking the power steering line on the passenger side needs replacing, since I can successfully drain a bottles worth of fluid in about 15 minutes from right behind the passenger wheel. It doesn't seem to be the rear high pressure hose, so I assume it's the line that drops from the pump to that side. I've heard this is a pain... True? and what all needs to be done? (hints, tricks, suggestions?)

 

 

EDIT: This is on the GTP

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Far as I know the pressure line is one piece from the pump to the line.

 

Rockauto only shows one line for the pressure side, AC Delco #19147748. It's not usually that bad to replace, but messy and time consuming. Usually dropping the rear of the subframe helps.

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it sounds like a pressure line to me. Does it leak more when you are turning the wheel?

 

Both hi and lwo pressure PS lines run through that same area. So you may want to get the car in the air and take a look at it. Hi side line should not be all that terrible on a 5 speed, automatics are a total bitch though.

 

if its the low pressure line and you want to do it right and replace the whole line that sucks plain and simple. I know lots of people will rubber hose the rusted out section of line and frankly i cannot blame them for that since you can get away with it on the low pressure side.

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The real sucky part is getting to the nut on the rack! When I did my hoses I replaced the rack as well (found a nice supplier in Detroit that sells top notch re-manufactured w-body racks for about $85). I made sure to tighten that nut down pretty dang hard when I had the rack out - I didn't want to tighten it later when it was on the car. :lol:

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Yeah, I may have to find somewhere with a lift that I can get my car on. So from the sounds of it high pressure line = not to bad, low pressure return = rubber hose (at least temp). Sound about right?

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Who needs power steering?! :think:

 

These cars suck without power steering. I've driven one for a couple months without power steerig it sucks.

 

Matt as far as replacing the PS line is was a pain to do. Since you have a manual it might be easier for you.

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I took a hacksaw blade & taped up one end & used it to cut the metal line off right at the nut on the rack. Then I could get my wrench in & get the leverage to get the nut off . still was a pain though.

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well id like to have it fixed before then. However, I'd also like to not have it in pieces when I'm supposed to drive it down there :lol:

 

What is the point in taking a road trip with it if it isn't dangerous?! I mean no brakes, horrid alignment... :lol:

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I believe it's this line that's leaking. Upon taking the wheel off and looking around (with what little room there was), it seemed that it was wet down further, where it's rubber hose and not solid line. I don't know where to go from here

 

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I guarantee you it's leaking at the crimp connection where the rubber hose meets the steel line

 

that's kinda what I was thinking. Is that fixable, or do I have to replace the entire line?

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