Power steering hose

thickasxthieves · #1 02-19-2008, 02:27 PM

My power steering hose recently sprang a leak, and it's now progressed to two leaks and is losing fluid pretty rapidly. I need a new leak free hose. Anyone got an extra to sell? Also are they available at subaru dealerships or online anywhere?

Hocrest · #2 02-19-2008, 02:33 PM

Is it the high pressure hose? The HP has the metal fittings on the end? The low pressure lines attach with hose clamps.

The HP can be rebuilt for $30-$40 at a local shop that rebuilds hydraulic hoses. A new one from Subaru is at least twice that...

thickasxthieves · #3 02-19-2008, 02:44 PM

its the larger diameter rubber or silicone im not sure which one that runs parallel to the block. it has a metal fitting at the end where it connects to the metal tube leading to the steering fluid reservoir.

Hocrest · #4 02-19-2008, 02:56 PM

Yeah, that's the HP. If you can go without the car for a couple of days, I suggest removing it and getting it rebuilt. If you're going to try a used one, make sure you get the right type. 92-9? has a metal tube that runs the length of the block and only uses the hose to drop down to the rack. 9?-97 runs the hose the full length like yours.

benebob · #5 02-19-2008, 03:28 PM

Just as Hocrest said take your old one out, take it to a hydro shop. Any large town should have one and by the next day you should have a new one made. They'll need your old one for sizing and reusing the fittings. Most will even give you a choice of hoses and colors.

Schralper · #6 02-27-2008, 11:24 AM

I just replaced both hoses on my 92 w/ hp rubber and stock clamps.
Schucks had the hose, I used transmission cooler hose and just cut to length.
1 from pump to cooler behind a/c cond. and the short 1 from there to hardline next to block.