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Old 14 Oct 2005, 02:21 am
Matt Ion
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Default Re: Pinprick hole in power steering hose --please help!

Burt Squareman wrote:

> "Nino NoSpam" <Nino.NoSpam@unsubscribenews@shaw.ca> wrote in message news:_0D3f.177984$1i.85395@pd7tw2no...
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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.

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> You don't want to stand next to the high pressure hose when someone
> turns the wheel. Liable to get squirt with 1500psi fluid. If it's the low
> pressure tube, you might be able to use a propane torch and hi-temp
> rosin core solder.


Remembering the hydraulic fluid IS flammable....


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