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Old 08-17-2008, 06:54 AM
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Thanks Keith. Didn't seem reasonable to me, but I know my knowledge is limited. Its not like the hole is hidden either - its about 2/3 of the way down, facing the main engine bay, not the wall.

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Old 08-17-2008, 07:11 AM
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Re: Replacement of leaking power steering pump, pressure hose and rack

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My next question - is only the inner core of the pressure hose meant to be clamped to the fitting, with the surrounding rubber hose a couple of inches down and not clamped?
There is a loose sleeve over the hose, is that what your talking about? I think it on there to prevent abrasion from wires crossing it??? Not really sure, but it's not meant to hold pressure.
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Old 08-17-2008, 07:24 AM
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Re: Replacement of leaking power steering pump, pressure hose and rack

Hi Tania hows it going on the hose have you tried ringing Enzed or the like to get a quote on repairing the hose ?

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Old 08-17-2008, 07:29 AM
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Re: Replacement of leaking power steering pump, pressure hose and rack

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There is a loose sleeve over the hose, is that what your talking about? I think it on there to prevent abrasion from wires crossing it??? Not really sure, but it's not meant to hold pressure.
Yup, that sounds like it, Horcrest. Thanks for answering and confirming.

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Old 08-17-2008, 07:38 AM
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Hi Tania hows it going on the hose have you tried ringing Enzed or the like to get a quote on repairing the hose ?

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Hiya Cam - another night owl? Enzed? ooooh, another company name to follow up, ta! Brakeline is the one I was given and will call both first thing tomorrow, then take it to the guy I've been told of that rebuilds SVX's as dune buggy racers. Then, armed with info, go back to the original mechanic.

Am crossing my fingers and will post how it all goes.

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Old 08-18-2008, 01:31 AM
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Re: Replacement of leaking power steering pump, pressure hose and rack

Careful the offroad racer doesn't try to steal it off you, they only love our cars for their engine My car had the power steer hose repaired by enzed ages ago.

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Old 08-18-2008, 03:45 AM
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Careful the offroad racer doesn't try to steal it off you, they only love our cars for their engine My car had the power steer hose repaired by enzed ages ago.

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that's what I've been told he uses 'em for, yup. Swaps out the trans, keeps the engine. I was told today that he owns one, too. That'd be cool!

Enzed will be doing my hose, too - there's only two places that do them here and apparently they're who CV guy prefers.

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Old 08-18-2008, 04:05 AM
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Update:

The original mechanic says he'll do the labour, I pay for parts. I think it still gets sent out to CV/steering guy to do. That bit I like, since he's a specialist.

The bit I don't like is that labour was only a bit over 20% of the original quote. Oh, and the price quoted for the hose will be the same - these Enzed dudes manufacture fittings if needed, as well. Got a quote directly from them today and it was the same.

Still chasing up SVX rebuild man - he was out of town today - to see if he has a rack in good condition.

I think the mechanic is being fair - he didn't make the parts wear out. At the same time its gonna hurt and I'd have offered a bit less for the car if I knew there was major work to be done.

Oh well, still think she's gorgeous and adore her.

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Old 08-23-2008, 03:36 PM
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An update to close this one off

wow! so this is how she's meant to steer. More like what I expected and she's much more responsive/solid on turns.

Rack & pressure hose done, only the pump to go. (was decided the pump was my responsibility since it wasn't a roadworthy issue - now I'm trying to understand the difference between servicing and rebuilding the pump)

I picked her up on Friday, then drove home in a cloud of smoke, which was rather disturbing. Kinda felt sorry for the mechanic - the guys that did the pressure hose didn't tighten a fitting properly, so when he put it back on and started it up, the hose gave way...

He did wash it down, but man that stuff stinks when it burns off.

Now I've just got to try and track down the wheel centre cap she came back without.

Thanks again for all your help, everyone.

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Re: Replacement of leaking power steering pump, pressure hose and rack

You could go with this. I think that's what I'm gonna do for mine. Realln need to clean up the engine bay and it's hard to do with all that damn fluid eating away at the paint and everything.
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