power steering reservoir line leaking
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power steering reservoir line leaking
so some time ago my power steering line burst. I replaced the line with fuel line and cut the lower metal end thinking it was fixed to the line. What i have now is the fuel line hose clamped to the metal line, and the reservoir. Both side seem to be leaking.
This is a low pressure line which i thought of maybe draining the reservoir and adding some rtv to the line ends. I also recall the inch of metal line i cut off had a flare, is this a end all reason for it leaking?
I cut the previous line for lack of being able to find a replacement.
What should the I.D. be of this line?
What do you all suggest as the fix to stop it leaking?
This is a low pressure line which i thought of maybe draining the reservoir and adding some rtv to the line ends. I also recall the inch of metal line i cut off had a flare, is this a end all reason for it leaking?
I cut the previous line for lack of being able to find a replacement.
What should the I.D. be of this line?
What do you all suggest as the fix to stop it leaking?
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Both the pressure and return lines are part rubber and part metal with the ends being flared properly. Why not just replace the line peoperly? I got my replacement lines in Rock Auto for a reasonable price.
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i was only able to find the high pressure line, you got both on rock auto? any part #s
replacing the line with the correct part is my preferred method of fixing it.
replacing the line with the correct part is my preferred method of fixing it.
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