Originally Posted By: Vikas
Even if the line had never been removed from it for a decade and now you try to remove it, could you snap the brittle plastic as you are trying to slide off the tube? I am just asking to understand the risk potential. I particularly hate if if end up making things worse than before.
If there are two lines to the reservoir, is it obvious which one is the return line?
I have no idea what vehicle you have but breaking fittings has not been my experience. But I can't account for the quality or condition of every vehicle out there. If in doubt, and you have a little extra slack in the hose, remove the clamp and slit the hose (especially if the hose has gone hard). I then trim the end off the hose before reinstalling it for a good seal.
Typically a PS pump has a high pressure and low pressure hose. The high pressure will be big and connect with a hydraulic fitting. The low pressure side is typically just a high temp hose that clamped on (like a radiator) with an ordinary hose clamp. If your pump has two low pressure hoses, I have no idea. One may go to a remote reservoir and the there to the steering box. Choose the one that goes to the steering box for the flush. If it's not obvious, consult a service manual for your car.
Even if the line had never been removed from it for a decade and now you try to remove it, could you snap the brittle plastic as you are trying to slide off the tube? I am just asking to understand the risk potential. I particularly hate if if end up making things worse than before.
If there are two lines to the reservoir, is it obvious which one is the return line?
I have no idea what vehicle you have but breaking fittings has not been my experience. But I can't account for the quality or condition of every vehicle out there. If in doubt, and you have a little extra slack in the hose, remove the clamp and slit the hose (especially if the hose has gone hard). I then trim the end off the hose before reinstalling it for a good seal.
Typically a PS pump has a high pressure and low pressure hose. The high pressure will be big and connect with a hydraulic fitting. The low pressure side is typically just a high temp hose that clamped on (like a radiator) with an ordinary hose clamp. If your pump has two low pressure hoses, I have no idea. One may go to a remote reservoir and the there to the steering box. Choose the one that goes to the steering box for the flush. If it's not obvious, consult a service manual for your car.
