of course i expect leaks... to a certain extent --but a spraying hose is not cool (at least, in my book). the question of the hour is: i see that its a steering pump hose, but where can i get an inexpensive replacement? i checked atlantic british, but didnt see anything that seemed quite right. if i can avoid the dealer, i will be immensely happy.

any help appreciated!

 

I can't tell from the pic, but if it just a crimped fitting that is leaking you should be able to remove the hose, cut the fitting and a small amount of hose off, and use a regular old hose clamp in it's place.

 

Looks like the high pressure p/s hose, don't cut and clamp, HUGH problem.
Call Atlantic British, they should stock that line.
Don't drive it alot if it is spray back on to the manifold, FIRE is a possibility.
Mike

 

once again, thanks DM.

i think i found the right parts.

choice #1 - http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/9397D.cfm

choice #2 - http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/ANR6656.cfm

should i go ahead and just replace all of them at teh same time? or are the others (being low pressure items) not prone to the same faults? (thts a total guess, by the way - i have no idea what pressure levels they are all under)

 

I would replace both the hoses.
If you are not sure of the part # just call Atlantic British.
LOL
Mike

 

I agree, replace them both, they both have the same amount of heat damage and wear and even if the other hose isn't leaking, it will soon.
I would suggest you use synthetic p/s fluid and a bottle of Lucas p/s additive when doing the job, will last longer and prolong the p/s pump and gear box.
Mike

 

not being familiar with Lucas Prodcucts i hit up Google and came across this: http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/images/lucas/lucas.htm

pretty scary stuff. im not the world's most technically minded individual, but it seems to make a pretty good case against using Lucas products.
is this a singular instance? (since it wasn't mixed with p/s fluid?)

 

That has been out for many years picking on one particular oil stablizer product and is a bunch of bull ****.
If you need to offset that crap, then go to their web site and read up or just trust me it works.
www.lucasoil.com
Mike

 

i just picked up some lucas, some synthetic 'royal purple' steering fluid, and the hoses are ordered. thanks for the help.

 

1st attempt: failure.

the end of the hose under the housing has me at wits end. when using a open-end line wrench i couldnt get it to grip properly, only grab the very top of the hose end.. which of course didnt grab at all. as far as i can tell, the right tool for the job is this (snap-on site). or is there an alternate method?