DSrugis

I have a nasty leak in my power steering pipe that goes underneath the radiator. I found the part for 150 bucks but I was thinking can this be fixed by just using a thick walled rubber hose? This is my winter vehicle and right now I removed the belt so that I don't burn out the PS pump. I may just buy the part for 150 but I wanted to know if there are any reasons not to try a thick walled rubber hose. Thanks.

Dave

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1995 Nissan 3.0 4x4 Hardbody
1999 BMW M3

NPath

I'd try the rubber hose. If it leaks, get a proper replacement.

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NPath

95 Pathfinder SE
06 Pathfinder SE

jerryp58

I'd make sure you have at least a knife in the vehicle with you. If the hose blows out in the middle of nowhere, you can cut the PS belt off.

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Jerry
2004 Frontier, King Cab, XE, 4x1, 4-cyl, 5-spd

1997XETruck

Can't hurt anything. You might also check with a local hydraulic shop... they may be able to weld it for you... I have also had some success at salvage yards if you have the opportunity to browse around and pull your own parts.

If you decide to go new, call Joe at www.everythingnissan.com (1-888-216-5328)

Good luck!

Heath

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1997 Nissan XE Truck - 133,000 Miles
1990 Infiniti Q45 - 91,000 Miles
2005 Infiniti G35 Sedan - 34,000 Miles

DSrugis

Thanks for the advice. I am going to the auto store tomorrow to pick up a new belt and see what type of hosing they may have that would work.

Dave

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1995 Nissan 3.0 4x4 Hardbody
1999 BMW M3

bkea

Check to see if the leak is coming for the pipe of its connection to the hose. A good hydraulic shop should be able to repair it.