PaulMuzz Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 hello I have a hose that is worn due to it being right up against the suspension. In the picture it’s the hose on the left. Can someone advise on the part I need and whether this is a pretty simple replacement? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZRIV Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 (edited) Paul, I'm not a 1st gen guy but that does not look like an original hose or routing for the hose. Hopefully one of the 1st gen chaps will confirm. The pressure hose is available new, RockAuto, Napa etc. Yes it should be a pretty simple job. Maybe a 2 on a scale of 1-10. But as we old car buffs know, we must use the word "simple" cautiously as sometimes the simplest job can turn into a can of worms....more so if a previous owner already had their hands on it. 😬 Edited May 13, 2022 by JZRIV (see edit history) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tenugent Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 On my 63 both steering hookups are metal,side by side.The one your referring to is 8 3/4" long (metal) to steering box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 10 hours ago, JZRIV said: ...we must use the word "simple" cautiously as sometimes the simplest job can turn into a can of worms....more so if a previous owner already had their hands on it. 😬 I was never lucky enough to have only worms. Seems like everyone who was ever there before me always left the entire contents of a septic tank!💩 POS: Previous Owner's Stamp. Lordy I got tired of fixing it. I've found that a crowsfoot type flare nut wrench with a suitable extension and ratchet (or breaker bar if needed)makes this job easier. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Like these... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMuzz Posted May 16, 2022 Author Share Posted May 16, 2022 On 5/13/2022 at 11:16 AM, tenugent said: On my 63 both steering hookups are metal,side by side.The one your referring to is 8 3/4" long (metal) to steering box. Ok great. I’ll look for this part then and try to find a place to order this one like rock auto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted May 16, 2022 Share Posted May 16, 2022 Ask at your local NAPA Jo her and see if they can have one built for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 Rock Auto lists them: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=100854&cc=1319464&pt=7320&jsn=867&_nck=Ekt6BqBF1pwlXdx0gYlm1esw98pF26vehMm%2FGG3C%2Fl2QOXSJubi7WSpUmUSdg3OxWOs2f5z9h422EONy36O0PjCuaadDqI1r86y%2FvJ1lBqy8eOR0sg7BszdZN4sjtsow4o3o%2F9EI6Ci5jMT%2FkrNL8pw4sMtjfuEKwcc1oq%2FhaU4td87w8Du%2B%2F%2B39aUonANnVXkN1E9dXib8Mc1lLAxZMf4bd8u%2F%2FWdvL9XyHfOk7zU1QvavZ6eRXHhmkuZYTvM1hhEdm6WgcYYKfR8%2FcDx9c3lS3ByXwHPbgS9hB21r2GoN42jabY7NNkn1PTUzxf%2F5sGGuu%2FNTsnSWInzxUBHqfJjmpZnBcBvHuXhVgsRMybkbb4Jn%2BEMaEWCtfTYn2aUz%2B6cwZudHxr%2BG64vRPa2mPCg%3D%3D https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=78310&cc=1319464&pt=7324&jsn=873&_nck=Ekt6BqBF1pwlXdx0gYlm1esw98pF26vehMm%2FGG3C%2Fl2QOXSJubi7WSpUmUSdg3OxWOs2f5z9h422EONy36O0PjCuaadDqI1r86y%2FvJ1lBqy8eOR0sg7BszdZN4sjtsow4o3o%2F9EI6Ci5jMT%2FkrNL8pw4sMtjfuEKwcc1oq%2FhaU4td87w8Du%2B%2F%2B39aUonANnVXkN1E9dXib8Mc1lLAxZMf4bd8u%2F%2FWdvL9XyHfOk7zU1QvavZ6eRXHhmkuZYTvM1hhEdm6WgcYYKfR8%2FcDx9c3lS3ByXwHPbgS9hB21r2GoN42jabY7NNkn1PTUzxf%2F5sGGuu%2FNTsnSWInzxUBHqfJjmpZnBcBvHuXhVgsRMybkbb4Jn%2BEMaEWCtfTYn2aUz%2B6cwZudHxr%2BG64vRPa2mPCg%3D%3D 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMuzz Posted May 19, 2022 Author Share Posted May 19, 2022 Great thanks. Per the manual it is the pressure hose. It doesn’t look quite like what I have but should work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul K. Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 Surprised the hose isn't showing signs of melting being so close to the exhaust manifold. Keep it away from the manifold as well as the moving A-arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMuzz Posted May 20, 2022 Author Share Posted May 20, 2022 Definitely it’s chafed from the a-arm. Not sure why the hose has the metal piece that is shaped that way that caused the problem but looks like the new hose is mostly rubber so should be easy to keep it away from the engine. I didn’t see anything in the manual on replacing the hose itself. Is it as simple as loosening both ends and popping in the new one and topping off the fluid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Cannon Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 10 hours ago, PaulMuzz said: I didn’t see anything in the manual on replacing the hose itself. Is it as simple as loosening both ends and popping in the new one and topping off the fluid? Yes. After installing new hose, with engine running, turn steering wheel from left full turn to right full turn a few times to get all of the air out of the system. Then top up (engine not running). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted May 21, 2022 Share Posted May 21, 2022 Add only enough fluid to cover the internals of the reservoir. Mote than that will puke out as the fluid expands when it heats up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMuzz Posted May 21, 2022 Author Share Posted May 21, 2022 Excellent thank you for the tips gentleman! The part has been shipped so should be replacing it this week once I pick up some PS fluid as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
71GS Posted May 26, 2022 Share Posted May 26, 2022 On 5/21/2022 at 12:51 AM, PaulMuzz said: Excellent thank you for the tips gentleman! The part has been shipped so should be replacing it this week once I pick up some PS fluid as well. Just FYI, pretty sure it’s trans fluid in these systems. Read the cap 👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocketraider Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 Either fluid will work but on a system this old I think I'd use ATF. 60s GM service and owners' manuals usually said something to effect of "use power steering fluid P/N xxxxxx. If less than a pint is required automatic transmission fluid P/N xxxxxx may be used." 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted May 27, 2022 Share Posted May 27, 2022 If you flush the system you can use either Dex III ATF or PS fluid. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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