Date:         Sat, 5 Apr 2003 06:49:10 EST
Reply-To:     RAlanen@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: vanagon power steering lines
Comments: cc: swright@ZUIKO.SLS.BC.CA
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In a message dated 4/5/2003 4:34:12 AM Eastern Standard Time, 
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

> I replaced the rearmost sections of mine a few years ago, from the fuel pump 
> area
> back, since they rusted through. I was worried about pressure, and had a 
> hydraulic
> shop fabricate the hi press line from steel, and weld the original ends 
> back on, as
> they didn't have the right size. They gave me hydraulic hose for the return 
> line, but I
> recall seeing the rating as somewhat higher than the output spec of the 
> pump, so it
> could be possible to use hydraulic hose for both supply and return. Anyone 
> know for
> sure?
> 

       Shawn, see my <A HREF="http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/hose.htm">Vanagon Power Steering Lines</A> webpage for complete 
information.  The Vanagon power steering pump puts out 1400 lbs pressure.  
Normal hydraulic hose will not work for the pressure line.  The pressure line 
I sell is made up from 4000 lb rated industrial quality hose.  More than 
adequate and very easy to install as it comes with the proper female metric 
threaded ends, is flexible so can be snaked into place easily and will never 
rust through again.

Cheers  

Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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'87 Westy & Lionel Trains
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