Power Steering Hose

[Levinz11]

The high pressure hose on my power steering system has sprung a leak. It is leaking where the rubber and steel parts of the hose meet.

I'm open to suggestions on the best way to fix this. Is buying a new hose the only option?

In the picture, hose "D" is the culprit and the leak is at the end that attaches to the ram.

Also; will I hurt anything buy removing the belt on the pump and running w/o power steering? It won't hurt my helm or cable system will it??

Thanks

[Levinz11]

Oh and its NOT a slow leak. The reservoir gets below the dipstick in about 15 mins of use.

[Levinz11]

Upon further inspection "E" is the bad guy. It looks like the power steering belt also spins the water pump so removing it is out.

[Levinz11]

So this is the hose I need and best price so far. http://www.ebay.com/itm/984358-09843...ht_1594wt_1037

My leak is happening where the steel and rubber parts of the line meet. I am going to try and jury rig it first of course since it is a low pressure return hose. I think I might be able to cut the line in 2 places and mate them together with hose clamps. I'll update this thread in case it helps someone in the future.

[bruceb58]

Get a new hose made for you. Plenty of places that will make these.