Power steering high pressure hose rebuild

Konstantin Bogach kbogach at comcast.net
Sat Mar 22 23:00:56 EST 2003


Hm... Rack is "new" from Jorgen, I did not lubricate anything when
installed.
The groaning appears only when SP spins.  I think it is hydraulic but  I
will pay attention to it next time I am in that neighborhood.

Thank you.
Konstantin.

George Harris wrote:

> Hi Konstantin:
>
> Are you sure the groaning is caused by the hoses and not just your rack
> needing a bit of a lubing? Apparently when your rack sliders get dry
> they groan and need a bit of white grease. Slide the boot back a bit
> from both ends and put a bit of grease on the internal part of the tube
> where the nylon slider makes contact.
>
> Cheers
> George
>
> Konstantin Bogach wrote:
> > --
> > [ Picked text/plain from multipart/alternative ]
> > Shawn,
> > try to locate Aeroequip dealer in your area and ask them.  I found one
> > in my area (Trenton,NJ) and they did it nicely.  But it makes groaning
> > sound a little when turning.  Does not bother me much and it is worthy
> > for $40 total.
> >
> > Konstantin.
> >
> > Does anyone know a good hydraulics place that will do a rebuild on a
> > high pressure hose for a V8?  Dad and I were gonna try to find someone
> > here in Orlando, but I was wondering if anyone has used someone that
> > does good work that doesn't cost a whole heck of a lot.  Just got the
> > Coupe sold so  I want to get some work done on the V8.  Rack and high
> > pressure hose, Euro's, and tinting and I'll be set!!!
> >
> > Shawn Head
> > '91 V8 Pearl/Nautica
> > '86 CGT Tornado Red-Sold!!!!!!
> >
> > --
> >
> >




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