Power steering is dead.. help please?

Originally Posted by dcarrb

The cooler-to-pump PS return line was the first thing I replaced on my SVX; it wasn't leaking but was clearly failing at the connection to the pump. Fortunately, as someone else mentioned, it's cut-to-fit ATF hose and thus a very cheap and easy fix. I keep about six feet of the stuff coiled inside my spare wheel, 'cos you never know...

dcb

So I don't really need to get the Subaru OEM hoses? How are they connected at each end?

Well, I finally got back to Greenville to fix my car. I had to replace the return line from the rack to the cooler. The top of the hose split. I went ahead and replaced all three of the hoses that could be replaced using standard "off the reel" hose from Autozone.

Speaking of that, all they had was 3/8" fuel hose, but it loked identical to the moulded OEM hose. Also, I used Dextron III fluid. Doesanyone see a problem with this combo? Thanks.

Clarke