triacon

the rubber hose that is held onto the side of the resivior by a pinch type hose clamp is wet with fluid.
I want to replace it. am wondering if i can just purchase the right diameter black hose at a auto parts store, or is this a special hose. it has the same pinch type clamp on the other end, connecting it to a metal tube. by the way, this rubber hose i want to replace has a loose foam surround on it.

triacon

here is a picture . i am pointing to the leaking hose



is this something i can just buy s<br/>at a local parts store ? is it 3/8" id rubber

sha4000

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You can use any hose that fits and cut it to length. You might also want to change out the clamp if that's where the leak is originating from.

PureDrifter

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yep, make sure to use something rated for hydraulic fluid so it doesn't degrade. Also, OEM clamps are way better than aftermarket worm clamps and usually aren't at fault, so reuse them unless they don't work on your new tubing or are visibly damaged.

triacon

Thanks, I got some 3/8" id hose,but the od was not as big as original, so I had to use new hose clamps. I hope that takes care of the leak. I mean, I hope the pump is not leaking somewhere as well. I will keep an eye on the fluid level for now...

sha4000

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Lots of my OEM clamps I can turn by hand especially the small ones.

PureDrifter

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that's because the hoses shrunk

timmy0tool

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i try to use OEM clamps as much as possible to make the bay look as OEM as possible, but of course you can only do so much if they break or are using hoses with smaller OD.

usually the leak is at the lower part of the reservoir that feeds the PS pump. the $3 oring is the culprit. clean the area well and keep an eye on the leak. i suspect it will come back since the hose isn't usually the one to blame.