Looking for power steering hose 05/06 GT

[Tomcat]

Tomcat: It ain't hard. Go to your auto parts store and get some hose rated for oil or hydraulic oil or power steering fluid (that's just hydraulic oil under a different name) that is the same diameter as the pipe and nipples. Replace the silicone hose with it. Done.

It doesn't matter whether the power steering fluid is mineral oil based or synthetic oil based. Chemically, they have the same effects on rubber hoses.

And since its a return hose...what pressure rating?

 

[HighHP]

And since its a return hose...what pressure rating?

Near zero pressure on the return line. Only the hydraulic fluid head plus small fluid flow friction.

 

[PeteK]

^^ Same as Ed said. I don't think you can buy a hydraulic hose with a rating of less than 100psi, which is way more than needed for the return.

 

[Wallyworld]

Just another data point - I ordered and installed Cooltech's hose this past week. My garage queen had the replacement hose done in 2021 and it was already weeping and very spongy. The new one appears to be very good quality and fit was perfect.

 

[bonehead]

Update on Rich’s hardline offering. Got an unexpected package today with replacement hoses and clamps. Fortunately have not installed it yet but did check my original line and it’s a bit greasy along with little rubber bits rubbing off with a brush of a finger.

 

[Tomcat]

Update on Rich’s hardline offering. Got an unexpected package today with replacement hoses and clamps. Fortunately have not installed it yet but did check my original line and it’s a bit greasy along with little rubber bits rubbing off with a brush of a finger.

I got the same upgrade (unsolicited)