Power steering problem.....

[tropical 87t]

One month ago I put a "new" power steering pump on my 87gte and the pump is fine.

The pressure hose that goes from the ps pump, under the engine, and to the ps rack sprung a leak at the rubber portion near the ps pump.

I'm trying to avoid going to Toyota for this fix. Has anyone done this and/or know whether the engine must be raised slightly to remove and install the new hose?

When the pressure hose goes under the engine where it's just a metal tube, it looks too tight to just weave the new hose through.

Thanks.

 

[aye mate]

When I did mine all we had to do was just weave it through. No need to raise the engine or anything.

 

[tropical 87t]

Really, that's very good news. When I was under the car it looked a bit tricky. How much did you pay for the pressure hose?

Toyota wanted $321.00 and Napa quoted me $61.00 for the same part.

Thanks.

 

[supra90turbo]

tropical: I just happen to have a brand new PS pressure hose hanging around at my house. I'll search around for it, if I find it, I'll sell it to you for $50 shipped...

 

[aye mate]

:withstupi
I believe mine was about 50-60 bucks.

 

[tropical 87t]

...90... , I appreciate the offer but I need to pick it up today and install it tommorow. A NAPA warehouse near me has a few.

Thanks though.

 

[supra90turbo]

damnit. lol, jk man!

 

[mrnickleye]

Get some tranny cooler hose 3/8" while you're at it, for the return hose.

My return hose sprung a leak 3 months after I replaced the rack.

Bad timing to, middle of nowhere, 3pm on a Wed after noon before Thanksgiving. 200 miles from destination. Found some old air tool hose from a guy and installed it (lying in the dirt). Added some ATF. Yea !! :biglaugh:
Made it that night. Replaced it with good hose.