Leaking Power Steering hoses...

Kurt_W · #1 11-13-2003, 08:01 PM

Hi, I have a 92 and the high pressure line is leaking. It is the top one that runs from the pump through the sensor and along the top of the passenger side head. I have included some pictures including some marked ones in my locker http://www.subaru-svx.net/photos/user.php?Kurt_W|12938

On my car, this line is made up of 2 sections: a metal pipe that attaches to the pump and runs along the top of the head. At the back of the head it is joined by a rubber hose with metal ends clamped onto it. The hose has a bracket attached at the bottom end that bolts it to the engine engine crossmember. The rubber line is leaking where the metal piece is crimped on the end. (marked "ps leak 2 marked".)

Now according to subaruparts.com, there are 2 replacements available. The 2 piece like the one I have (34610PA031) and a single piece one that runs from the pump clear to engine crossmember (34610PA120.) According to Liberty Subaru's parts catalog (found at www.newsubari.com) the single piece is the one that should be used, but if you enter in the parts # for the 2 piece, it lists that as a 1992 part only.

I'm wondering if I can replace my 2 piece design with the single piece or whether I should just get the replacement part I need to fix my 2 piece design. Anyone have an opinion or know what a later model uses?

Thanks,
Kurt

svx_commuter · #2 11-17-2003, 06:08 AM

Well I do not know for sure but I think the hose design was changed to go over the top of the head in a later year. I think that if you replace the entire line, (be it one or two pieces), between the pump and rack, you will be okay. I do not know if the one over the head comes with the mounting clamps. I have seen a picture of the one piece hose arrangement in a recent post, within the last 3 weeks.

The SVX looks nice in gold with a black wing and hood.

Chicane · #3 11-17-2003, 10:42 AM

Mine used to do this, and I used a power steering additive leak fixer, and it ACTUALLY WORKED. I tried using the cheap kind, and that didn't work at all... I spent $5 on some 'premium' leak stopper, added per the directions, and it went away in about 3 weeks.

I'd give that a shot before you spend mega bling on a new hose.

- Rob

SubaSteevo · #4 11-17-2003, 01:57 PM

Rob, couldn't that cause some problems since our PS system uses ATF instead of PS fluid?