90 zr1 power steering lines

[Dynomite]

Originally Posted by WVZR-1

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.

Oh.....OK.....you mentioned 18mm Saginaw sealing system fittings might prove "challenging" for the fabrication so I thought it was a fittings issue for you.

"concoction" "quick reach" and "try again"
You remind me of someone else and the words he uses all the time "kludge" "ripping" ..............
All those terms seem negative to me...

My Guru (an absolute ZR-1 expert and Daryll knows him also as the guy who got me started in this Hobby)......just sent me this bit of information.............I am still going to experiment.....

I was focused on what I could see above the Steering Rack......and NOT the pump connections.

There is a specific kink in the pressure hose to allow it to fit behind the pump. Most places that build hoses can not replicate it due to where it is. And there is no fitting a aeroquip line due to the space constraints because you would have to use an adapter.

Autozone sells and will deliver a hose.

Part number 71778

Power Steering Pressure Line Hose

[TomZR1]

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

[WVZR-1]

Originally Posted by TomZR1

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

If you've NOT surrendered your rack for the core yet I would hold it for 90 days or so to confirm you're happy with the rack that you've received and that you've no issues. Your issues with the one you removed were leaks from where? A complete seal package for a rack is not particularly expensive and unless the rack would require a sleeve internally the repair is pretty straight forward.

The A-zone replacement hose is pretty inexpensive - almost scary "cheap". It might be interesting to see whose packaging it arrives in. The part number indicates it's likely Plews/Edelmann but I see that maybe Plews has purchased Omega which would have been a different part number.

[TomZR1]

it was leaking in the middle almost looks like a big rivot or stamp towards bottom guy says cant fix it need new one.