Power Steering Hose

[stevesmithjan1960]

2002 Ranger XLT 4x4 245 4.0 litre V6
While out on errands the other day, I managed to hit a piece of metal in the road. It managed to put a gash in my power steering hose. This hose runs from the left side of the pump down to a hub with 2 other fittings on it. My question is if I can cut the hose, fit a piece of tubing inside, and clamp each end with hose clamps, would it function properly or should I just replace the hose?

 

[modelageek]

IMHO I would replace the entire hose. You proably can do a temp repair but would but would fix it right for the long run

 

[stevesmithjan1960]

Thanks. It's just that it's difficult to get at.

 

[modelageek]

I had to replace mine it was a pain. Soak it with liquad wrench. I think you want to use a box wrench can't remember the size. I am sure you can do your temp fix just plan on fixing it right in the near future. I can't rember if I got channel locks in there or maybe vise grips. You can always sawsall it off flush and use a socket to take it off

 

[snomaker321]

i would just replace it. if its the same as mine, the hose should cost like $12 and be available at any auto part store. its kinda a pain to replace but its worth it to do it right.

 

[stevesmithjan1960]

Thanks again for help. I'll try it and see what happens. If it only would stop raining long enough for me to try. LOL!!!

 

[atvkid4eva]

I replaced the PS return line today on my 97' only cost about 14.00 at Napa and was a simple install...i tried to fix it the way you were talkin about in your original post about a year ago..it held up for about a year but eventually it just needed replaced.