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ShawnTRD · 06-29-2011, 06:15 PM

Thinking I'm going to replace the lower return line for my PS. Part 14 (44416 06050) is at less $85 and I could buy good rubber hose for I'm think $10-$20 with clamps. Anyone done this?

pmesfun · 06-29-2011, 06:35 PM

I used this for the return hose that comes out of the reservoir, works fine. Also reused original clamps.

BTW on part 12 those clamps are one time use. Part 14 clamps are reusable.

ShawnTRD · 06-29-2011, 07:05 PM

With the hold down brackets on 14 and 13 work on that rubber hose?

pmesfun · 06-29-2011, 07:07 PM

Yes. The hose was just like the original, same diameter.

ShawnTRD · 06-29-2011, 07:12 PM

I'm looking at the ones that go around the metal pipe to hold the lines in place.

***heartdisease*** · 06-29-2011, 07:20 PM

Is it a high pressure line? Power steering fluid is very flammable if it is I wouldn't. You could get a hose made at a Napa or Hydraulic shop cheaper than $85 I am sure. If it is low pressure I wouldn't sweat it myself.

ShawnTRD · 06-29-2011, 08:01 PM

yeah it's low pressure return line.

pmesfun · 06-29-2011, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShawnTRD

I'm looking at the ones that go around the metal pipe to hold the lines in place.

Are you trying to replace the metal pipe with rubber hose? I don't quite understand what you mean.

ShawnTRD · 06-29-2011, 08:19 PM

Yeah. Number 14 (above) is leaking. It runs along the lower subframe rail. It looks like this.

ShawnTRD · 06-29-2011, 08:20 PM

pmesfun · 06-29-2011, 08:29 PM

I guess you could if you removed the rubber bushings inside the brackets. I wonder how the metal hose is leaking, was it damaged?

***JohnGD*** · 06-29-2011, 09:10 PM

Right, if the metal is fine then only the rubber line needs to be changed. However, if the metal line is leaking then it's the set. I don't see a whole lot of rust down there.

NAPA sells ATF-specific rubber hose for about $4/foot when I last bought some. Ask specifically for ATF hose because they also have coolant, fuel/evap, and vacuum hoses.

ShawnTRD · 06-29-2011, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnGD

NAPA sells ATF-specific rubber hose for about $4/foot when I last bought some. Ask specifically for ATF hose because they also have coolant, fuel/evap, and vacuum hoses.

You know what I.D hose I need?

***JohnGD*** · 06-29-2011, 10:01 PM

3/8" ID. However, the NAPA ATF hoses are of a thinner outer diameter but seem stronger. So if the original clamps are spring type they need to be changed to worm-gear type. Or check the local dealer on hose #14.

***heartdisease*** · 06-29-2011, 10:13 PM

Hey, why bother I think I found one on Rockauto for $18.

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php