replacing power steering hoses

[Mick-Kelly]

Are the hoses in the power steering system pressurised? Is it a DIY job to replace a hose (connections seem basic) or is it best left to pros?

[Scouse]

The only hose under pressure is the one from the pump to the steering box.
The other hose at the steering box is the return to the reservoir which isn't under pressure. The 3rd hose is the feed to the pump from the reservoir which is also not under pressure.

[neil 90]

the hoses are only under pressure when engines running, when youve changed them make sure you go lock to lock a few times to bleed the system, it will be notchy and make some strange gurgling noises until its bled, dont do this without the reservior cap on or there will be a big mess, easy job tho hope all goes well

[skidmark77]

the hoses are only under pressure when engines running, when youve changed them make sure you go lock to lock a few times to bleed the system, it will be notchy and make some strange gurgling noises until its bled, dont do this without the reservior cap on or there will be a big mess, easy job tho hope all goes well

When ever i bleed the power steering system on a car at work, i leave the cap off for about 5 min with it idling, which lets all the air in the aerated oil work its way out.

[neil 90]

When ever i bleed the power steering system on a car at work, i leave the cap off for about 5 min with it idling, which lets all the air in the aerated oil work its way out.

i think with a steering box as opposed to a rack you have to move the wheel to open the valve to allow the oil to flow could be wrong tho:o

[Blknight.aus]

one hose is pressureised when the engine is running and can retain pressure after shutdown to relive simply rock the steering wheel left to right a couple of times.

One hose is pressurised and its the one that looks tough has union type bolt down fittings on each end and goes from the pump to the box.

Assuming youve gotten all the oil out (not just the stuff in the resiviour) fill the resivior to just above the hot full mark. crank the engine over and 90% of that will vanish in about 1 minute, DONT steer or bleed during this stage you will get some aerated oil coming into the reservior but it shouldnt come out at a great rate. Shut down the engine.

Refill to the same level and put the cap on lightly restart the engine and open the bleeder on the steering box if fitted. once thats bleeding clean shut down open the reservior and make sure that the oil is still above cold minimum. Restart and work the steering from lock to lock, this will work better if you have the front up on stands.

If you happen to have a spare lid for the reservior drill a hole in the guts of it and insert a 1/2 inch tube that pokes down to the bottom of where the low mark used to be. on top of the tube (and on top of the cap) glue an upside down 600ml coke bottle with the bottom cut off. when redoing your powersteering fluid simply screw that one on and fill the bottle with powersteering fluid and then it will keep the level right throughout the whole process. to remove it you just need a tom bowler marble to drop into the bottle. Then just top up the level after your finished.

[CraigE]

Best way is to get an Enzed or Pirtek van to drop round and make them for you, quick, easy and not bad priced if you dont need to call them out. Best way is if you need them at work already to get it done while they are there or in the area.

[4bee]

If you happen to have a spare lid for the reservior drill a hole in the guts of it and insert a 1/2 inch tube that pokes down to the bottom of where the low mark used to be. on top of the tube (and on top of the cap) glue an upside down 600ml coke bottle with the bottom cut off. when redoing your powersteering fluid simply screw that one on and fill the bottle with powersteering fluid and then it will keep the level right throughout the whole process. to remove it you just need a tom bowler marble to drop into the bottle. Then just top up the level after your finished


That seems a worthy recipient of a Land Rover Special Tool P/N, Dave.:D:D:D:D



Oh, hang on. It's too simple & effective.;)

[skidmark77]

i think with a steering box as opposed to a rack you have to move the wheel to open the valve to allow the oil to flow could be wrong tho:o

i was more talking about about you have refilled it and got the bulk of the air out, but the fluid is stll some what aerated and frothy. it just lets the fluid settle. i have worked in dealerships only so the bulk of cars are asian and all have racks, so ive forgotten a lot about boxes

Andrew

[Blknight.aus]

That seems a worthy recipient of a Land Rover Special Tool P/N, Dave.:D:D:D:D



Oh, hang on. It's too simple & effective.;)

ahh at our workshop it does...

DLRBT (Daves Land Rover Bodgie Tool) #48733933939 :D

I have a whole box of em now.....