Is this a power steering hose? Why are they damp?

[zed4]

Hi,

I was just checking the oil this morning work and was giving the engine bay a quick check over. I found these hoses looked like they were damp and had a build up of fluid and dirt around them.

I think they're power steering hoses - is that correct? Why would they be leaking? The other end of the hose is wet too, the 90 degree fitting underneath the pump, but I couldn't get my camera in there. Is the best course of action to remove all these hoses and replace? Anything else I should know?

Cheers,

Dan

[chris1972]

Yes! It is under the PAS pump. Look in the classifieds and pick up the PAS hoses offered by John Zubak. Much better quality.

The original TVR hoses are apparently prone to leaking. Mine did!

[BillC99]

Hi, Yes that is a power steering pipe and yes they do leak!! I have recently replaced mine with a kit supplied by a guy called JonnyZ.He has an advert in the classifieds. His phone number fron the ad is 07021558284

[Andav469]

As above, I changed mine to the Jonyz PAS hoses 2 months ago, no leaks or dampness around the joints since

[zed4]

These jobbies?

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/parts-and-p...

Quite expensive for hoses, I was planning on cutting a load of fuel hose off the reel at work and using that! They do look nice though, might give them a go.

What's involved with changing them? Just refill at the pot by the plenum?

[SteveSPG]

power steering hoses run quite high pressure, and some leak if they are not correctly tightened, and some just bleed through if they are not the correct material or rated to the correct pressure.

fuel and pas hoses are not made of the same materials

[zed4]

SteveSPG said:

power steering hoses run quite high pressure, and some leak if they are not correctly tightened, and some just bleed through if they are not the correct material or rated to the correct pressure.

fuel and pas hoses are not made of the same materials

Ok, I was basing it on the fact that Racing Green say the hoses are interchangeable

http://www.thetvrshop.com/ProductsDetail.asp?PartN...

[Hedgehopper]

J Zuback's hoses..........fit and forget.

[Andav469]

They are fairly straightforward to fit, the connection to the PAS Pump is the only exception, the bolt is hard to get at an you can only use an open ended spanner, this runs the risk of rounding it off.

I had to resort to taking the Pump off, not a hard job, just time consuming.

Flush the system and fluid reservoir out for longevity.

[zed4]

Hedgehopper said:

J Zuback's hoses..........fit and forget.

Google is coming up with absolutely nothing. You're going to have to give me some more information I'm afraid!

[Andav469]

These are the ones:-

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/parts-and-p...

[chris1972]

Look in the piston heads classifieds and click the tab for parts. The John Zubak hoses are under the TVR section.

The high pressure hose under the PAS pump is a pain. I took my pump out to get it off.

[zed4]

chris1972 said:

Look in the piston heads classifieds and click the tab for parts. The John Zubak hoses are under the TVR section.

The high pressure hose under the PAS pump is a pain. I took my pump out to get it off.

Oh I see. I thought the Zuback hoses were a different set to the jonnyz hoses. Makes sense now. Thanks.

I'm now tempted by all his other shiny stuff though!

[TJC46]

zed4 said:

These jobbies?

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/parts-and-p...

Quite expensive for hoses, I was planning on cutting a load of fuel hose off the reel at work and using that! They do look nice though, might give them a go.

What's involved with changing them? Just refill at the pot by the plenum?

Those are the jobbies, they do look good quality but as you say a tad expensive.

Fuel hose [i.e petrol hose] of the correct diameter is perfect to use. Just use new jubilee clips and no more leaks.
Some of the hose has to be high pressure but thats just from the pump to the rack,and this hose has high pressure fittings.

I changed mine about 3 years ago for fuel hose and new clips and no leaks since.

Do not use standard rubber hose as the Pas fluid rots it from the inside.

[zed4]

TJC46 said:

zed4 said:

These jobbies?

http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/parts-and-p...

Quite expensive for hoses, I was planning on cutting a load of fuel hose off the reel at work and using that! They do look nice though, might give them a go.

What's involved with changing them? Just refill at the pot by the plenum?

Those are the jobbies, they do look good quality but as you say a tad expensive.

Fuel hose [i.e petrol hose] of the correct diameter is perfect to use. Just use new jubilee clips and no more leaks.
Some of the hose has to be high pressure but thats just from the pump to the rack,and this hose has high pressure fittings.

I changed mine about 3 years ago for fuel hose and new clips and no leaks since.

Do not use standard rubber hose as the Pas fluid rots it from the inside.

Ok, well if the fuel hose I have at work is the correct size, I'll probably change them temporarily. I'll fit the jonnyz hoses at a later date. Got to put new front tyres on soon £££

[pne]

Hi,

Might be worth giving these guys a call,

http://www.hampshirehose.co.uk/products-services.h...

Made up a HP hose for me some time ago and are very helpful.

Nice meeting you today BTW.

Cheers,
P

[chris1972]

These are a big improvement: