Wet power steering return line

[The motor guy]

Im searching for why my power steering pump is leaking its fluid out overnight. Its the oily hose under the big blue hose. I dont see an actual hole in the hose, but its like a drip every 30 seconds lind of deal. Wonder if maybe its not the pump and just this hose. It is connected to the bottom of the pump reaervoir and thats where it ends up dripping out. Does the entire hose just start weeping oil after a period of time? Guess I can buy a hose and see how that does. All the other power steering lines are dry.

 

[grasscutter]

If I'm not mistaken, the return line is just regular bulk hose; not high pressure.

 

[The motor guy]

If I'm not mistaken, the return line is just regular bulk hose; not high pressure.

I dont know if its the same as fuel line hose, but oreillys has the whole assembly in stock for $30

 

[grasscutter]

I dont know if its the same as fuel line hose, but oreillys has the whole assembly in stock for $30

The whole assembly? You mean it's got fittings on it?

 

[The motor guy]

double post

Yes it does, but this hose does not have any threaded fittings. Just one bent hard line that uses constant tension clamps

 

[The motor guy]

I got it off. The hose looks fine guess ill go ahead and change the pump. It's not too bad of a job. Not sure what ill do when it comes time to reinstall it. Guess I can wrap a strap around the vacuum pump and power steering pump and hold it somewhat in place with the tractor