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Reducing the Diameter of a Power Steering Hose?


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i_am_jim
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May 24, 2015, 2:00 PM

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Reducing the Diameter of a Power Steering Hose? Sign In

I just changed the power steering fluid at 120,000 miles. But, the hose was stuck to the reservoir and I tore up the end getting it off. The other end of the hose is too deep in the engine compartment for me. So, I'm thinking of splicing on short piece of hose. But, this requires using an inline adapter to connect the new piece to the existing hose. Both hoses are 3/8" ID, but the adapter ID is 1/4". So my question is: will reducing the diameter of the line for about 2 inches cause a harmful restriction in the fluid flow?




(This post was edited by i_am_jim on May 24, 2015, 2:02 PM)


Hammer Time
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May 24, 2015, 2:03 PM

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Forget the adapter, especially since it's not even the right size. Replace the section of line from the rack back to the pump.



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i_am_jim
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May 24, 2015, 2:11 PM

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I'm not sure what you mean by "not the right size". It's sized correctly for 3/8" ID tubing.


(This post was edited by i_am_jim on May 24, 2015, 2:14 PM)


Hammer Time
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May 24, 2015, 2:14 PM

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It's still a bad idea. Just replace the whole length of hose. You're just creating 2 more places to leak and a restriction too.



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i_am_jim
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May 24, 2015, 2:20 PM

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The problem is, I can splice the hose but I'll have to have a mechanic change the entire hose.


Hammer Time
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May 24, 2015, 2:22 PM

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Then that's what you do.



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