Looking for power steering hose 05/06 GT
- Thread starter Vance
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2112
Blue/white 06'
extrap
GT Owner
@Zefpashko I believe the GT Garage (thegtgaragellc@gmail.com) is now using a pipe in place of the hose.
Submoose
GT Owner
This is correct. I’ll get a photo of mine this weekend for you. Contact Rich, he has the solution.
2112
Blue/white 06'
Submoose
GT Owner
Thanks so much for the photos! Still waiting to hear back from Rich to see if he can send me the parts.
Kendall, if you have another option that may be faster, I’d be happy to look into it!
Sure. PM me your address. I can send one to you either today or at the latest, tomorrow.
Submoose - thanks to post pictures. I'd recommend that you change out that clamp when you have the opportunity. See how the slots in the clamp band are biting into the hose? Over time, that may be a failure point. You want to source that same style clamp but in s "extended tail" version. Essentially it is a clamp with an extra wrap of SMOOTH clamp squeezing against the hose in order to mitigate any damage to the hose.
This is an example of what the extended-tail clamp looks like. CLAMP
They are in our store now.
thegtgaragellc.com
Next batch will be ready in about 2 weeks.
We have changed the clamp, since we did the Submoose car. These were our first ones. The new clamps are smooth edged. If you have worm style clamp we will be sending you the updated clamps. The worm style is perfectly fine and will work but the updated smooth edeged clamp is better.
GTG P/S Hose Tube
CNC bent AL tubing Silicone tubing at both ends Stainless steel hose clamps with smooth edges Direct fit You will reuse the 2 OE clamps at the reservoir and pump ends
thegtgaragellc.com
Next batch will be ready in about 2 weeks.
We have changed the clamp, since we did the Submoose car. These were our first ones. The new clamps are smooth edged. If you have worm style clamp we will be sending you the updated clamps. The worm style is perfectly fine and will work but the updated smooth edeged clamp is better.
Save one for my GTX1 pleaseThey are in our store now.
GTG P/S Hose Tube
CNC bent AL tubing Silicone tubing at both ends Stainless steel hose clamps with smooth edges Direct fit You will reuse the 2 OE clamps at the reservoir and pump ends
Next batch will be ready in about 2 weeks.
We have changed the clamp, since we did the Submoose car. These were our first ones. The new clamps are smooth edged. If you have worm style clamp we will be sending you the updated clamps. The worm style is perfectly fine and will work but the updated smooth edeged clamp is better.
PeteK
GT Owner
Thank you, Kendall. I heard back from Rich regarding the hardline option and have one on order, hopefully in stock in a couple weeks.
Submoose
GT Owner
Yes, we'll have them available on the web page before the end of the week. As mentioned, we have been installing on local cars when needed. Nearly all of the GT's that we see will show signs of this stock line deteriorating (from the inside). Typical first symptoms is that the line becomes sticky/gooey. Eventually it becomes more and more porous and there may be some minor drips that develop. Keep in mind that this is a no-pressure return line. Replacement has only been elusive because of the quest to preserve OEM routing and avoidance of heat sources. This is why it is routed on the outside of the oil reservoir before ducking down to the power steering pump at the front passenger-side of the engine. Like the OEM solution that has lasted ~20 years, all that is needed is a 5/8" power-steering rated hose that can accommodate the unique routing. Our solution does exactly that. Pics and ordering within the next couple of days.
OK, so below you can see a couple of pictures of the replacement power steering line return hose. This is the hose that after almost 20 years exposed to power steering fluid, it is deteriorating from the inside out. Fortunately, the pressure line in our experience shows absolutely no signs of wear. This return line IS NOT rock science. This replacement hose can and should be routed the exact same way as the original line which means that there is no proximity to heat sources. You can see that our replacement hose is pretty much identical to the OEM hose which it replaces. We'd recommend doing this at your next oil change interval. Just remove the clamp at the pump and let the power steering fluid drain. After it is has drained, remove the clamp from the reservoir (up top on passenger side.) Then install this new line. You are welcome to use the OEM clamps but if you prefer a better hose clamp, we have included (2) stainless steel extended tail camps that will not bite into the hose. Frankly, as there is no pressure, not a lot of clamping force is needed.
Hose kit are available for shipping... we have a few on-hand but we can make more to keep up with demand.
Kits are $95 with the clamps and can be ordered HERE.
Below is a picture of the replacement hose followed by a picture of the replacement hose with an OEM hose so you can see that it is a near-exact replacement.
Hose kit are available for shipping... we have a few on-hand but we can make more to keep up with demand.
Kits are $95 with the clamps and can be ordered HERE.
Below is a picture of the replacement hose followed by a picture of the replacement hose with an OEM hose so you can see that it is a near-exact replacement.
JOETWINT
FORD GT OWNER
Kendal, so is this a different type of hose than the original that will not weep after time? I have already replaced mine with another one that was sold earlier on the forum as a replacement but unfortunately that one is weeping after only 2 years.
Thanks for the question. More than one place was selling those - and promoting them quite hard as I recall and then radio silence when the problems began. We never purchased one of those, we were never interested to carry them, and we never installed one. My understanding was the same as yours - that somehow they used a hose that was not rated for power steering. The hose that we are using is explicitly marketed as power steering hose. I would hope that we get a lifespan similar to what we all got from the OEM hoses.