Low pressure power steering pipe - bodgeable?
Low pressure power steering pipe - bodgeable?
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s2sol

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1,276 posts

199 months

Wednesday 3rd October 2012
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I've got a bit of a leak from a power steering cooling coil. It's on the low pressure side - the hoses attach with some nasty push clips.

Here's the damage:



As a purely temporary measure, would a bit of rubber hose and a jubilee clip sort this?

Jazoli

9,609 posts

278 months

Wednesday 3rd October 2012
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Yes, it should smile

whats the worst that can happen, it's not going to get any worse.

tr7v8

7,616 posts

256 months

Wednesday 3rd October 2012
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When the jeep ones went west I took it to Pirtek who repaired both hoses in 2 hours for £73 against 2-3 days & £150 for the bits from Jeep. Yes a sleeve& clips would fix it but Pirtek or a similar hose co. may fix it properly for litle money.

iridebikes

63 posts

166 months

Wednesday 3rd October 2012
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You can buy a quick fix plumbing tape (cant remember the name) Its supposedly good for up to 150psi?

thinfourth2

32,414 posts

232 months

Wednesday 3rd October 2012
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Fixable a bit of rubber hose and a jubilee clip


s2sol

Original Poster:

1,276 posts

199 months

Wednesday 3rd October 2012
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Chickened out, and bought a new one. Much as the van annoys me, Brristol Street Commercials in Avonmouth are very good for parts. £69 buys a lot of jubilee clips, though!