Date:         Wed, 10 Feb 1999 07:41:06 -0330
Reply-To:     Philip Menchions <pbj2003@INFONET.ST-JOHNS.NF.CA>
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From:         Philip Menchions <pbj2003@INFONET.ST-JOHNS.NF.CA>
Subject:      Re: Power Steering Lines
Comments: To: Frank Condelli <ad793@FREENET.CARLETON.CA>
In-Reply-To:  <199902101050.FAA19752@freenet3.carleton.ca>
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On Wed, 10 Feb 1999, Frank Condelli wrote:

> In reply to Erik's concern about the pressure and hydraulic hose.  No I
> did not know it was 1400 #  is that right ?  Does anyone know for sure ?
> I do know it is very high that's for sure.  I also know that so far the
> hydraulic hose I had made by the hydraulic hose shop is working just
> fine.  I guess time will tell.  I thought about the copper tubing idea but
> you would need to replace the entire line and make new connections at each
> end as  don't think you would be able to get hydraulic fittings that are
> metric threaded for the copper tubing.  Also the copper tubing idea
> requires a lot of bending to get it into place.  Go look under your vans
> and check out where those power steering lines run and you'll see what I
> mean !  The hydraulic lines sure seem to be the best way so far.  And, to
> address the pressure thing once again, I would imagine that hydraulicly
> operated construction equipment has higher pressures than the power
> steering of our Volkswagen vans, I could be wrong though as this is just
> my thoughts with no back up !
>
> Cheers
>
> Frank

 My friend removed the old lines and used them as a template(?) to make
the copper lines. He had no problem with the fittings.
Phil,
'89 Westy