Originally Posted by TomZR1 (Post 193341)

Ok got my rack & pinion getting it installed tomorrow ,figered I can replace power steering line since its there only problem can't find one tried napa,orielys,every local auto parts in my area and nothing,called corvette central and they said 2 weeks holy crap,so going to try some places that make hoses.any one know where I can get one by tomorrow (ya wright)

Originally Posted by Dynomite (Post 193368)

Let me check something...OK.....this is not going to help you immediately....I just took a look and cannot see the fittings going into the Power Steering Unit. But.......I would say if it happens to me I will make my own SS Braided Power Steering Lines.

I have never had one of these hydraulic lines with Aeroquip Reusable Fittings leak and they are much much tougher than original crimped fittings and easily replaced or adjusted if you want to at some point make them longer or shorter (the fittings are reusable). And......you will find a much better routing of the lines if you make them yourself by looking at the routing of the existing Power Steering Lines. The Aeroquip Reusable Fittings come in all sizes and angles to fit any situation. You can make your own oil cooler lines as shown here and Power Steering Lines or any other hydraulic line you might need on the ZR-1.

Originally Posted by WVZR-1 (Post 193387)

I believe the 16mm and 18mm Saginaw sealing system fittings might prove "challenging" for the fabrication.

Originally Posted by Dynomite (Post 193396)

Hydratechbraking

o Rebuildable / re-usable genuine Aeroquip hose ends (no crimping required)
o For use with '80 and newer 18mm / 16mm O-ring style brake assist units
o For use with O-ring and / or flare style Saginaw full size or mini PS pumps

Power Steering Adapters

Originally Posted by WVZR-1 (Post 193399)

I seriously "doubt" there's adequate clearance available to start a "concoction" of adapters to fulfill a task that can likely be performed adequately with an "off the shelf" purchase of an OE type hose. That was "quite a reach" in an attempt but I'd think it would prove a waste of materials - take a look at both the exit at the pump and the inlet at the steering rack and "try again". I'm quite familiar with Saginaw to -AN adapters. That had nothing to do with my original comment as to it being "challenging"!

Now could you salvage the tubing, use hose and crimps to replace just the hose - that could be very "doable" and I've done that to replace obsolete AC fittings - the PS system at probably 850 - 1000 PSI or so and nearly 3 GPH I don't know that I'd want to attempt that.

Originally Posted by TomZR1 (Post 193439)

Thanks for all the info,got one from auto zone had to order it will be here Friday .rack & pinion got from vette products here in lake Orion Michigan,thanks again guys:)

Originally Posted by TomZR1 (Post 193195)

Well I just found out it wasnt my power steering lines, its my rack and pinion. Im looking on eckler's corvette site and it was around $225.00 and to rebuild one it will cost 350.00 so I will buy a new one. Does anyone know where I can get a rack and pinion for cheaper than 225.00?
Also how does a rack and pinion go bad at 80k miles? Just my luck, the joys of owning a sports car

Originally Posted by TomZR1 (Post 193341)

Ok got my rack & pinion getting it installed tomorrow ,figered I can replace power steering line since its there only problem can't find one tried napa,orielys,every local auto parts in my area and nothing,called corvette central and they said 2 weeks holy crap,so going to try some places that make hoses.any one know where I can get one by tomorrow (ya wright)