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sivlercrw Journeyman Posts: 4 From: Registered: Sep 2001	posted 11-08-2001 09:49 AM I have a 68 mustang 289 convt and have had a recent problem with my high pressure power steering hose. I have had the car for 3 momths and after a month i was drving one day and my poewr steering fluid was leekin all over. The next day i took it to my mechanic and he said i need a new hose. I ordered a new Repro hose from Cj pony parts and had it put on. A week later it started leekin again. Man was I pissed. I took it again to my mechanic and when he put the car on the lift he noticed that when he turns the wheel in either direction all the way the pitman arm hits the metal part of the power steering hose. He said he cant fix it cus he cant modify the hose to fit its against the shops rules. He put it on and i drove it home. Now its sitting in the grage and i have no idea how to fix it. Has anyone had this problem before please help? thanks JON IP: Logged
Clark Gearhead Posts: 667 From: Rowlett,Texas Registered: Aug 99	posted 11-08-2001 01:36 PM Jon, Have you looked at it yourself? The reason I ask is sometimes it just barely hits these repro lines and they need to be moved around a little. Most of the time you can bend these with your hands. ------------------ 69 351W Sportsroof Deluxe IP: Logged
sivlercrw Journeyman Posts: 4 From: Registered: Sep 2001	posted 11-08-2001 06:35 PM yea i looked at it myself and the mechanic said that when i get home to try to bend it down, but i was afraid to do it. How hard is it too do? I am a newbie with mustangs and i am learing. Thanks JOn IP: Logged
SteveLaRiviere Administrator Posts: 42139 From: Saco, Maine Registered: May 99	posted 11-08-2001 08:30 PM It's not hard to bend. Just do it a little at a time. But before you do that, try loosening the fitting and turning the hose. You may find the clearance you need. ------------------ '70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open '72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok '94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip '97 Probe GTS 2.5L DOHC My Photo Page My goal is to stop being such a pessimist... but that probably won't happen... IP: Logged
sivlercrw Journeyman Posts: 4 From: Registered: Sep 2001	posted 11-08-2001 09:14 PM thanks i will try tomorrow. Can i get under there without a lift? I hope so. I let you guys know how it went, Thanks Jon IP: Logged
mustangs68 Moderator Posts: 21889 From: Buckroe Beach Va MCA#39406 M&M #12 Member Mustang Club of Tidewater Registered: May 99	posted 11-09-2001 10:41 PM Jon, If you need to replace this hose check with NAPA before ordering from a mail order parts Vendor..much closer to home,I replaced mine with no problems.. sam oh Welcome to M&M hope you enjoy the site. IP: Logged

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