Power steering hose repair or replacement?

[Trippy]

I have a slow leak in a power steering high pressure hose. My mechanic told me he can repair (not replace) it for $180 plus labor. I checked Rimmer Bros and they have a "Hose Assy" for $210 plus postage: Hose Assy - Genuine Land Rover at www.rimmerbros.co.uk (http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-QEP000082)

Should I get the hose repaired or order a the new stuff from the UK? I have bought a bottle of "Lucas Power Steering Stop Leak" fluid in the meantime.

[sheerluck]

I had the power steering hoses on my wife's ML320 rebuilt at the local Pirtek for about $60. Take them off yourself, and take them in if you have a Pirtek or similar close by.

[Rok_Dr]

I wouldn't repair a leaking hose, false economy as it will doubtless fail again. I'd agree with shearluck, take the old hose to pirtek or enzed and get a new one built.

Cheers

Steve

[Trippy]

Thanks guys. So a re-built one should be just as good as a new one then?

[greif]

I have a slow leak in a power steering high pressure hose. My mechanic told me he can repair (not replace) it for $180 plus labor. I checked Rimmer Bros and they have a "Hose Assy" for $210 plus postage: Hose Assy - Genuine Land Rover at www.rimmerbros.co.uk (http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-QEP000082)

Should I get the hose repaired or order a the new stuff from the UK? I have bought a bottle of "Lucas Power Steering Stop Leak" fluid in the meantime.
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sorry my english is a bit wrong though it is like a Land Rover it has some errors. But it works.
if you've got a hole in it so I think it is in the metal part at the bottom where it usually rub in the engine I have repaired it on a few cars now where I have silver lod can not the English word not welded soldering with silver stick and throttle. Then I cut up a hose and put around to protect it. this is something that everyone who reads this would look at their cars, it is quite common a hose is no cost plus 10 minutes a hole can mean an end to an enjoyable trip, and higher costs