Changing Power Steering Hose

Ashwin · 01-07-2011, 01:40 PM

Hi all,

Two questions folks - all related to leaking power steering racks and hose on AU3.

a)
Whats the trick to getting the HP hose out from the bottom (rack-end side). I am not getting enough swing for the spanner to loosen the nut. The hose right next to it doesn't help things either !

2) Pedders wan't ~ $750 (incl w/alignment) to replace the PS rack. It sounds high but I wanted to know your opinions on the going rate for this sorta work. Any (cheaper) alternatives for Brissie would also be appreciated.

thks !!!!

Ash

Mr Hardware · 01-07-2011, 02:29 PM

Hi Ash

What rough location of brissie are you at?

A. I can't remember. Just get an enzed dude out and he'll do a replacement hose fitted for about $100, if it makes your car undriveable

2. LOL 750 for a rack
Any servo mechanic will be able to replace your rack with a reco swapover one for about the $350 mark, then just pop down to your local indepenant tyre shop for a $39 wheel alignment.

Ashwin · 01-07-2011, 02:57 PM

Western surburbs - Indro

a) I thought Enzed didn't do hoses attached to cars . I have the replacement hose anyway - (repco aftermarket). Can probably get them to fix up the original hose once I find a way to get it off :-(

b) Yeah - I knew that $750 couldn't be 'right'

thanks

-ash

**aussiblue** · 01-07-2011, 10:05 PM

Crowsfoot flare wrench or sensor socket like this helps.

TUF-640 · 03-07-2011, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ashwin

b) Yeah - I knew that $750 couldn't be 'right'

-ash

that sounds like a typical pedders quote....they wanted 550 to lower the front of my car supplying and fitting springs, no shocks nothing else just the springs...oh but that included a wheel alignment, gee thanks mate you were giving me such a bargain lucky you threw in the alignment....*note the sarcasm*
ive been quoted something like 520 for a reco and wheel alignment at an independent shop in my area and even that sounds like a rip off....still getting around to finding the cheapest place as ive read everywhere that recos are 350 on average

Mr Hardware · 03-07-2011, 10:21 PM

I'm pretty sure it was enzed that my brother got out one boxing day to replace the HP PS hose on his old VL

Ashwin · 04-07-2011, 01:21 PM

thanks - had to SOS a mechanic mate who had the tools that `aussieblue` mentioned.

Job done - leak monitoring now on...

Beer Baron · 05-07-2011, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ashwin

thanks - had to SOS a mechanic mate who had the tools that `aussieblue` mentioned.

Job done - leak monitoring now on...

Any where any time mate. I just made mounts so i can put both my tool boxes in my 4x4 so i can do a lot more mobile jobs for people.

Enzed will do most hoses on cars but no braided brake lines as they are not ADR approved and they can get in deep **** for doing them.

Most AU's have a rack weep or very minor leak. Not worth fixing till it starts dripping on your driveway or your having other issues too.