Depending on where the leak is located you can to the following.
Cut the hose and remove the split section. Then replace the section using a piece of steel or copper line and a pair of hose clamps.
You are going to need enough hose at either end of the splice to be able to clamp the metal line shut to prevent leaking.
Then you are going to need to add power steering fluid to the reservior.
After you have the fluid at the correct level you need to start the engine and let it come up to operating temprature so everything is warm. Then you will need to turn your wheel lock to lock slowly so the pump can purge out any air in the lines. You will need to turn the wheel several times. Then shut the engine off and check the fluid level and add as necessary.
Now this is only a temporary fix, and you will need to hit the shop to get the hose replaced. But I can tell you this. Just purchase the hose yourself from either the Dealership Parts House or your local parts store. If you can patch the hose, its not much more challenging to just replace it yourself.
Once you have done the patch job, you will see that the actual replacement of this part is not that much more involved. This is a very basic replacement process. I have done replacements like this myself several times, and twice on my parents Aerostar.
Just be sure that you hit Sears and get a set of Tubing Wrenches. Just ask the tool guy there and he will get you pointed in the right direction. These are a great set of wrenches for other jobs around the house. They are designed to keep you from stripping the jam nuts on the steel lines. Open End wrenches only grab two points on the nut, and have a tendancy to round off the hex points.
Good luck and I hope I helped you out!How can I patch a power steering low pressure hose to regain steering to get it in for replacement.?tekkaman saber, thanks for your great answer.
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How can I patch a power steering low pressure hose to regain steering to get it in for replacement.?Hey Steven,It looks like several people have already told you this process is a straightforward one you can perform yourself, but in answer to your question as stated... nothing! lol If you'd still rather have a shop perform the work, there is no reason why you shouldn't be able to simply drive there. Remember, power steering is short for power assisted steering... it still requires and will operate off of straight manual input. If your shop is within a few miles (as many as 20 or 30) you shouldn't even bother replacing the lost fluid.... just make sure you don't go several days or lots of miles with it like this. Eventually, the air and water vapor that has entered the system as a result of the leak will cause the pump itself to seize. But like I said, this is not something that happens right away. So, if you still want a shop to perform the service for you, rest assured that you're not causing any more damage to the system by driving it there with a leak. Keep in mind though, your steering wheel will be considerably harder to turn while you are at traffic lights and a standstill. At regular highway speeds however, you will barely notice the loss of power steering. Hope this helps, and good luck!How can I patch a power steering low pressure hose to regain steering to get it in for replacement.?The low pressure hose can be replaced with any 3/8%26quot; oil resistant hose , NOT a vacuum hose. You will need to replace the hose clamps if you are going to do this for any period of time. If you talk to your local auto jobber they will sell you the proper hose and clamps to replace the hose. All you should need is a few minimal tools , ( screwdriver/nutdriver , a sharp knife (to cut hose) and some p/s trans fluid ) If you can repair/replace the hose yourself, then there is no need to go to the shop. 2 Hose clamps and a piece of hose and some fluid should save you a %26quot;hosing%26quot; at the garage. This is a simple fix . Hope this helpsHow can I patch a power steering low pressure hose to regain steering to get it in for replacement.?One possible repair is to cut out the rubber part of the hose with a small tubing cutter. Leaving the exposed tubing ends to slip on any bit of rubber hose, like fuel hose and secure with hose clamps.
Or if hose is burst in the middle you might be able to cut out the
burst part and section in a piece of copper tubing and secure with hose clamps.
Of course if you are able to do that work, why not just replace the hose?How can I patch a power steering low pressure hose to regain steering to get it in for replacement.?If you want a QUICK fix, guarenteed not to last 50 miles, then wrap it with a wide tape (duct tape will work) then put hose clamps over the tape at 1/2%26quot; appart. (you'll need four or five clamps).
When they replace the hose, ask for the old part so you can get the clamps back.
