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[LT1] Power steering hose - again!

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Old 09-01-2006, 10:56 AM
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[rant] Went to the track on Wednesday night and got in line for tech inspection and noticed that my steering felt weird. I popped the hood and there was power steering fluid everywhere! This is the 2nd hose to go this year on this car.

I just ordered the Doug Rippie replacement @ $99, hopefully this one will do the job. Has anyone else on here A) had problems with the hose or B) ordered the Doug Rippie replacement version? I guess this one is an Aeroquip stainless steel braided line with good fittings and such.

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Old 09-01-2006, 05:23 PM
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Your problems will go away with this hose. I went through a few GM hoses till I smartened up and got the DRM kit.
Old 09-01-2006, 05:32 PM
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LMAO!! I have never heard of BLOWING a power steering pump hose!! What ... Are you guys turning to fast?
Old 09-01-2006, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by RichS
Your problems will go away with this hose.
That's what I was hoping to hear!
Old 09-01-2006, 09:03 PM
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I also broke a stock hose. I did not know at the time DRM sold a better one. Anyway, I put a underdrive crank pulley-an so far so good. This was done over 2 years ago.

Steve

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