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Need help with power steering hose

Started by Millyissosilly · May 23, 2015 · 8postsSMF 2010–26

MillyissosillyMay 23, 2015, 6:49 pm · #1

I've got a 1987 200sx and I've removed my high pressure hose and the low-pressure hose (gear to tank). My problem is replacing the low pressure side it seems fairly easy to find a replacement for the high pressure but cant find a thing for the low. I don't know as much as id like to about fixing this beast so any advise and help would be great.

spiderwebfxMay 23, 2015, 10:04 pm · #2

You should be able to get away with just using transmission cooler hose for the low pressure.  (Do NOT use it for the high though)

MillyissosillyMay 24, 2015, 1:04 pm · #3

I just don't know about the fitting on the end what I do about replacing it and running a new line
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ScruffyMay 28, 2015, 2:07 pm · #4

If the original hardline is beyond salvaging, you have a few options.

1)Look for an OEM part through a dealer, which will be expensive if you can find one.
2)Look for a useable hardline at the junk yard, or through some other used parts venue. Posting a want ad may get you a part from someone who's deleted their power steering.
3)Make your own, or have one made up.

BOSSMANMay 28, 2015, 2:54 pm · #5

I remember way back someone just got the same fitting for the hard line connection and ran the rubber line back from there.

Cajun1guyMay 28, 2015, 10:11 pm · #6

Rock Auto shows the high pressure line in stock, low pressure return is bulk line. You would need to retain fitting and maybe put a splice. I know there are shops around that can put fittings on lines, might look into that.

spiderwebfxMay 29, 2015, 1:42 am · #7

When I put a S14 rack into mine I managed to find a fitting and adaptor to turn it into a hose tail for a rubber hose.   I'll see if I can find exactly what I bought.
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For memory, it was something like this:
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and this:
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MillyissosillyMay 29, 2015, 4:59 pm · #8

Thanks for the help guys.
I'm looking at making my own now for both lines now but I'm also going to a hydraulic place to see if they could fab something up. I might need to find new fittings tho not sure about sizes. I might machine my own if need be.