I just bought a 97 manual base and I need to replace the power steering line before the cooler. Its #17 in the diagram. I assume this is the low pressure side, can I just cut out the metal line and run rubber power steering hose or do I need to replace it?

I dunno if that will work. Replacing with oem will though.


Heck, try it and report back. It's already broke, right?

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It most definitely will. As long as it's on the low side. According to the diagram it is. if you're gonna do that use transmission cooler hose and (hi-press) fuel hose clamps...they tighten down much better than gear clamps.

Metal lines are usually high pressure...... Rubber hoses low pressure....

Be careful what you decide to do, that's all I gotta say

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if the rubber is crimped to the steel line....it's high pressure
if it has spring clamps or gear type clamps(OEM) it's a low pressure line

*lines going to and from coolers are low pressure lines.....always

*OEM is always the best way but if you're strapped for cash..it will work....and it won't blow apart...worst case scenario you get a lil' seepage past at the connection in really cold temperatures...

I'm going to use power steering hose as a temporary fix. I can't seem to find that section of line anywhere; checked Rockauto and all of the parts stores. Does anyone have the original part number?

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Majestic says they have it. About $85.

Another option is contact prelude1897. Brian may have a used one.
If he don't car-parts.com is another option. It's a national junkyard e-store.

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I'd be safe and just replace with the OEM line. just cause it's a small diameter line, doesn't mean its low pressure. But I don't really know too much about the braking system. I'd rather be safe. :P

lol

What? D:

The topic is Steering......diameter was never mentioned.....were are you getting this from???

just ordered that line today

Right on.
New? From Honda?

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I just ordered this line from Honda and was hoping for some advice. Was it the total pain that it appears to be? Thanks

It's not bad. A little tight but overall a quick fix if you're able to access the area with the car on stands or a lift. You'll probably have more trouble bleeding the system than replacing that line and cleaning up.

I always use factory parts when possible but in this case you have to use factory unless you repair the original.