[s-cars] power steering nightmare

[Martin Baggenstos]

Everyone,

   I am hoping that someone can help me with my leaking power steering
system. It first started with the X-plug which I had replaced. Later the
large hose that goes from the top of the power steering pump towards the
back of the car on the driver side started leaking at it's connections to
the metal flanges that come off (in the front of the car connected to the
pump and in the back, which I think is connected to the steering rack?). I
thought that I would be smart and put T-bolt clamps to stop the leaking at
each end, which worked for a week, but all of a sudden after I open up the
hood, now the rubber portion in the middle of the hose has bust wide open,
but I see a metal line inside of it so I am not sure where the leak is
coming from. Anyway appearantly this high pressure hose was on its way out.
I was hoping that someone would know what the part number is for this and
where to find a new one. Is this the supply or return line connecting the
power steering pump to the rack? Thanks.

Martin