acklac7 Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 Got a Pinhole leak in my (aftermarket) powersteering line. Would rather not order another since last time it took like 3 weeks to get here. At any rate the leak is near the end of one of the connections, and I believe any shop should be able to cut the bad section out and thread a new connection on. Did some quick research and a couple of guys on the BMW forums seem to rebuild their lines quite a bit. I guess it's not all that difficult, just requires some collars, connections and a table vice to crimp the collar down. Anyone familiar with the process? I honestly have no idea how these fuckers are made, nor what is required to fix them. But im half tempted to give it a shot. http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=731&pictureid=8343 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 I had a fucking ordeal trying to get a replacement high pressure PS line for my audi rebuilt locally. Tried a few local places that build hose and they couldn't do it, ended up sending it to Haus of Hose (or was it house of hoes?) in Washington who did a nice job for cheap and under a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 You can probably get one straight off Jegs shelf as well. The tools needed for the crimp wtc will probably cost more than the line would. It appears to be standard power steering line with steel braiding around it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nickey4271647545519 Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 I'd try a local implement dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 that is a non replaceable end as it is a crimp type. you will need to cut the end off and get another end crimped on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dakotart Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 NAPA in Lancaster can make hoses. I had one made for the loader on my tractor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geeesammy Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 Get a new hose made locally at an implement or bitch to driftmotion that they sell junk. Id do both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 I can press a new line but not stainless like that. I would go to hersh packing off 33 or there is a place we use in Gahanna off Taylor station I can't think of the name right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHIEF Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 I can press a new line but not stainless like that. I would go to hersh packing off 33 or there is a place we use in Gahanna off Taylor station I can't think of the name right now. What rocky said. Or any napa can make a whole new line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 First, I can almost guarantee that the first 10 hydraulic lines you make will leak, out of the next ten five of them will leak and so on. Also fuck using manual presses. Hydraulic ones are awesome but cost too much unless you are using them professionaly. Have a pro fix that one, order one or have a new one made. I'm not sure if they work on that type of line but I really like The Right Stuff when I needed some stage brake lines. Quick and at a much lower price than I expected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 I have a press at work for hydraulic fittings. I don't think that I can do the braided hose, but if you get a hose and fittings then I could probably make you a regular hose up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98WS6 Posted November 10, 2015 Report Share Posted November 10, 2015 Could try Hersch packing in canal. I use them when getting high pressure hydraulic lines made for our fork trucks at work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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