Date: Tue, 9 Feb 1999 07:41:32 -0500
Reply-To: EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
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From: EMZ <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject: Re: Power Steering Line
In-Reply-To: <199902091051.FAA27713@freenet3.carleton.ca>
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Frank,
I would like to warn you that the PS in the Vanagon runs
at extreme pressures. I think if my memory is correct it is
about 1400 lb's. I wonder if this number was in metrics (bar scale)
If correct, many hoses can not withstand that pressure, (at that price).
Thats why VW put metal lines in for this purpose. They are also
lighter and easier to work with at the factory. I would like to
see a plastic replacement, like the new AC lines, found in new cars.
AC rubber hose is also very espensive because it runs 300-500 lb's.
Eric 86-VW4x4
vw4x4@fyi.net 72-240z
Pittsburgh, PA USA 1936-Chrysler
On Tue, 9 Feb 1999, Frank Condelli wrote:
> I had a problem with my power steering line on my '87 Westy and have come
> up with an inexpensive cure you all need to know about. The metal lines
> coming from the power steering pump to the first connection about mid way
> back to front under the van is subject to rusting through. Mine started
> to leak from many different spots. The only place I could find a
> replacement was at the dealer and the price was $275.00 CND. Well, that
> was bit much for a steel line so I went about trying to have a hydraulic
> hose made up and found that it is hard to find the metric threaded ends to
> mate up with the existing connectors on the van. I finally did find a
> shop that could supply the proper metric threaded ends and make up the
> hoses. For the return line I just cut the existing line a few inches from
> each connector end and slipped on the new hydraulic line and for the
> pressure line I used the newly made up line with the new connectors. I
> had the shop make up and extra pressure line just to keep around or
> possibly sell to someone else who may be in need as I was. I am offering
> this line up for sale to you list members at $100 USD plus shipping. This
> would be a great deal and save you the hassle of trying to find someone to
> make up this hose. I can have others made up if there is some interest in
> this hose, just let me know. The hydraulic hose fix has a few advantages
> over the original steel lines, they will not rust again ! and, they are
> simple to install as the original steel line has many bends in it and is
> about 7' long and real tough job to get out let alone try to reinstall the
> new one ! You can contact me by e-mail if your interested in this power
> steering hose fix.
>
> Cheers
>
> Frank
>
>
> --
> * Frank Condelli * Almonte, Ontario, Canada *
> * ad793@Freenet.carleton.ca *
> '87 VW Westy, '69 MGB & Lionel Trains
> http://members.aol.com/RAlanen/index.html
>
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