"Nino NoSpam" <Nino.NoSpam@unsubscribenews@shaw.ca> wrote in message
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> I have a tiny pinprick hole in my metal tubular power steering hose. Is
> there a simple way to plug this hole? Is there a special glue or sealant
> I
> can use? To replace the hose looks like a very difficult task. I want an
> easy and cheap way to fix it.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Nino
>
>
If it is the high pressure side (which I suspect it is) the tubing probably
must be replaced. Some truck repair shops have the materials and equipment
to make a replacement at a modest cost. An expert welder may be able to seal
the hole, but you'd have to ask.

If it is the low pressure (return) side, it can be repaired with metal
filled epoxy, like JB Weld. The difficult part is to drain the hose so oil
doesn't try to ooze out, then clean all traces of oil from the surrounding
area.

In any case, the big question is "why is there a hole?" If it wore through
because it was rubbing on something the fix is obvious. Otherwise I would
suspect corrosion - maybe from the inside out - and any fix short of
replacement is doomed.

Mike