"Matt Ion" <soundy@moltenimage.com> wrote in message
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> Burt Squareman wrote:
>
>> "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.
>>
>>
>> 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....
>
And it takes special (nasty-toxic) flux to solder aluminum.

Mike