Not sure which Camry you have. If anything, a 3/8" hose (?) should suffice along with hose clamps. Mine leaks even with new hose clamps.

https://parts.olathetoyota.com/auto-parts/2008/toyota/camry/ce-trim/2-4l-l4-gas-engine/steering-cat/pump-and-hoses-scat/?part_number=4434806270

https://www.rockauto.com/en/tools/hoses/lines+&+clamps,power+steering+hose,power+steering+return+hose,1001647

 

I wasn't sure if there was an actual part or just generic hose. It's a 2007 Camry LE 4 cyl.

Thanks,
Greg

 

I had a slow leak at the reservoir on my 03 Camry LE and I moved the spring clamp back and installed a worm clamp in its place . No need to remove hose. Years later and no leak.

 

I was wondering if that would work! I think I may give that a try! Thanks!!!


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You cannot buy just the rubber hose from Toyota, only the assembly which is hose and hard lines. It is pricey! You can use 3/8" fuel/oil resistant type hose and it does not have to be high pressure. I have tried to just add worm drive clamps to the old hose but, the problem is that the old hose gets rock hard as it ages and just will not compress to form a seal. Be real careful removing it so that you do not break the fitting off of the plastic reservoir, it is best to cut the hose off by slitting it lengthwise where it slides over the nipple. While you are at it replace the other two sections of that hose. One at the front of the car where it attaches to the cooler line and the other where it runs along the frame rail in front of the engine. It is also a good idea to replace the suction hose from the pump to the reservoir with an OE hose. All that should eliminate leaks on the non pressure side of the system.

 

OEM constant tension hose clamps are much better than the screw type, but they are specified by the OM for the application. They may or may not work on a gnerice piece of replacement hose. For that reason, I always use OEM hoses and the original clamps. No problems doing this over many years.

 

It’s not even as much a leak as “weeping” out where the rubber hose meets the reservoir. I’d love to buy the OM hose but they don’t sell it, they just seem to sell the entire assembly which seems unnecessary to replace when there isn’t a huge issue, especially at the prices I am seeing. I tried moving the clamp a quarter of an inch to the right of where it was. I will keep checking it until I figure out a solution. Who knows - I’m sure that won’t work but until I can find hose it’s worth a shot.

What’s the best way to cut generic hose?

Thanks,
Greg


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Hi guys,


Thanks...Can someone confirm if that hose is 3/8" or 5/8" ID? It's such a small piece of hose that I need less than a foot of it. It's the return like on a 2007 Camry. I've seen both 5/8 and 3/8 mentioned throughout researching this.

Thanks,
Greg

 

Honestly not sure, might be 5/8". Since they are both cheap, just get both. I've already ordered 3/8" hose from RockAuto before I heard they might be 5/8".

 

3/8" hose just came in. I think it is 3/8" that the power steering hose uses. 5/8" for sure now looks too big now that I can see my 3/8" hose. I could be wrong.

 

Thanks. I haven’t ordered anything yet as the leak is so slight and I have been so busy. Wish the day job stopped getting in the way of the fun of working on this [emoji1787]


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Well I tried the 3/8" hose and it didn't fit so it is a 5/8". On the other hand, my power steering hose might've stopped leaking after this attempt. I am not sure if I didn't clamp enough or if it just need its seal "refitted".

 

Thanks for sharing ! Funny, I still haven’t had time to mess with it a whole bunch so a few weeks ago I just moved the clip over a smidge to see if it would help and I think mine stopped as well. I’ve been keeping an eye on it and it appears to be holding but I am sure it is a temp thing. For now, it is working until I get more time.


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so i have a leak from the same piece of hose. the leak is actually somewhere in the middle of that hose so i'm gonna have to replace it. went to dealer and they only sell the full assembly line for $115. @cannelg have you fixed yours by now? how's it holding up? also, to anyone that may know, they would sell a usable piece of hose at autozone or similar, correct?

 

Leaks drip downwards. Clean it and see if it comes back or break it loose and rotate it a couple of times to see if that stops the leak. Just buy a universal 5/8"(?) hose, that length and that angle shouldn't be too bad.