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Date:         Thu, 31 Aug 2000 12:59:19 -0400
Reply-To:     Richard C Welsh <welshcu@PB.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Richard C Welsh <welshcu@PB.COM>
Subject:      2.1L pwr steer hose leaking
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hi folks.  Has anyone had luck repairing or replacing a power steering hose?  my
supply hose (from pump to junction near airbox/part # 251 422 893 C) is leaking
at the swaged joint that connects the two rubber sections.  I'm not sure if this
is an original VW swaged connection, or a "repair" made by the PO.  Anyway, its
leaking, and i know of at least one vanagon-fire that was due to pwr. steering
fluid., so i'm thinking i better fix it.  I'm having trouble finding a
replacement and I'm wondering if i can cut the swaged coupler out, and insert a
barbed connector in its place, then secure it with a couple hose clamps.   How
much pressure does  the Pwr. steering system develop?  Am i flirting with
disaster here?


thanks,  Curt   '87 2.1L "sweet pickles"
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