Blew power steering line, drive it home?

[Bgunner]

I blew the pressure line and I have the part at home, about 44 miles away. Should I take the chance and drive home refilling as necessary or buy another line and replace it here?

Opinions?

 

[duffy]

If you run the pump empty it will most likely need replacing.....I'd replace the line ASAP.

 

[Uncle Gump]

I guess it would depend on how bad it's leaking...

If i could make it home with stopping to fill it a couple times... I would drive it.

Just don't run it out.

 

[Dirtman]

I've never seen a "blown" pressure line leak slowly enough that any amount of stopping to refill it would work...

Your the one who's there lol. If its spraying out a quart every minute you aint going anywhere. If its just seeping who cares, drive it. Use common sense.

 

[Bgunner]

I guess it would depend on how bad it's leaking...

If i could make it home with stopping to fill it a couple times... I would drive it.

Just don't run it out.

I made it out here and just lost power when I pulled up. I topped off not knowing about the line at home then drove out here so I'll pick up 2 quarts of type F and give the drive a shot I think.

I need to replace the steering box anyways so I think Friday my friend and I will put that in with the new lines.

Let's hope it's not a pump to after my attempt. I may do a few extra stops just to be sure.

 

[racsan]

Ive lost fluid with a couple of rangers and never toasted a pump, the ‘88 lost a pressure line and the ‘93 had the pitman seal on the steering box go out. Maybe I got lucky twice.