Date:         Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:06:34 -0800
Reply-To:     Dug Smith <dug@DUGBERT.COM>
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From:         Dug Smith <dug@DUGBERT.COM>
Subject:      Re: Power steering low pressure hose leak
Comments: To: Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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Hi Eric,

I had the little rubber hose joining the two metal hoses start
splitting, and while I managed to replace it, I'd been planning on:
https://www.busdepot.com/251498100

if it starts leaking again.  There's a YouTube link on that page that
makes it sound like it's "easy."

toodle pip,
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        Dug Smith         | Terry Pratchett: It's almost
(mailto:dug@dugbert.com) |  impossible to ride a rock and roll
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On 11/26/2024 14:05, Eric Caron wrote:
> Hi listters,
>
> Another recommendation from my recent van inspection
>
> My low pressure power steering hose from the reservoir to pump is leaking at the crimp.
>
> I’ve changed this out on my other van when it leaked and not a fun job.  I used a kit from GW.
>
> Anyone got thoughts on this repair?
> Is there an easier way to do it then the GW kit.
> Mechanic is going to look for a used part but I’m torn as to using a used original VW or getting the GW kit.
> One of the hardest parts was actually getting the GW hose over the reservoir nipple.
> Also, once I have the van back I’ll be installing the tach.  That will be such a big improvement.
>
> Eric