| [GMCnet] Power steering hose advisory [message #146236] |
Tue, 11 October 2011 21:37  |
KB
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I often see folks here recommending changing the fuel lines, for good reason.
A neglected one though seems to be the high pressure line on the power steering.
This is the one that runs under the coach between the power steering pump on the
front of the engine and the steering gear box at the bottom of the steering shaft.
It's got metal tubing with flare fittings on both ends and a rubber hose in the middle
attached with crimp fittings.
Ours blew out a week ago, and another coach had it let go on Treasure Island.
I don't think it's a coincidence. It's just old rubber under high pressure with
a limited life span. That time is pretty much up by now.
I strongly suggest anybody who still has the original change it out. If you
don't know it's been changed, change it. Either buy one from AppliedGMC:
http://www.appliedgmc.com/prod.itml/icOid/819
or take the whole thing to Napa Auto or a hydraulic shop and have them
change out the rubber part in the middle. I bet JimB has them too.
It's a pretty simple job (albeit somewhat messy), but not difficult when
you can do it on your own terms with drip pans and paper towels. The manual
gives the process for refilling, though we were able to do it without jacking
up the coach since that wasn't an option where we were stuck.
It can leave you stranded and, believe me, makes a huge nasty mess that
any property owner is going to be pretty angry about.
Been there, done that...
Karen
1973 23'
1975 26'
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| Re: [GMCnet] Power steering hose advisory [message #146237 is a reply to message #146236] |
Tue, 11 October 2011 22:02  |
Carl S.
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Karen,
That's good advice. I found out mine was bad when I did the timing chain job. After I disconnected the PS pump and laid it back out of the way, the hose kinked and started leaking. I got on the phone to Jim K. and he had one to me in a day or two. End of problem.
Carl Stouffer
'75 ex Palm Beach
Tucson, AZ.
Chuck Aulgur Reaction Arm Disc Brakes, Quadrabags, 3.70 LSD final drive, Lenzi knuckles/hubs, Dodge Truck 16" X 8" front wheels, Rear American Eagles, Solar battery charging. GMCSJ and GMCMI member
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| Re: [GMCnet] Power steering hose advisory [message #146842 is a reply to message #146244] |
Mon, 17 October 2011 17:21 |
mannystrans
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Jim,
I was just trying to do him a favor.
What I can't believe is that you didn't replace the hose when doing
all that front end work on his coach.
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Manny Trovao
mannystrans@gmail.com
Manny's Trans / Power Drive
San Jose, California
408-937-1583
On Tue, Oct 11, 2011 at 9:31 PM, Jim Kanomata <jimkanomata@gmail.com> wrote:
> Karen,
> We have have been selling these hoses frequently and also replaceing
> them at our shop as well.
> I cannot believe that Manny T. brought his used hose to Jack Kincaid
> instead of calling us for a new one, when I could have brought it
> there along with other parts people requested.
> Now Jack is going to pay us to replace the hose again.
>
>
> --
> Jim Kanomata
> Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] Power steering hose advisory [message #146843 is a reply to message #146842] |
Mon, 17 October 2011 17:25 |
jimk
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On Mon, Oct 17, 2011 at 3:21 PM, Manny Trovao <mannystrans@gmail.com> wrote:
> Jim,
> I was just trying to do him a favor.
> What I can't believe is that you didn't replace the hose when doing
> all that front end work on his coach.
> --
> Manny Trovao
> mannystrans@gmail.com
> Manny's Trans / Power Drive
> San Jose, California
> 408-937-1583
>
> On Tue, Oct 11, 2011 at 9:31 PM, Jim Kanomata <jimkanomata@gmail.com> wrote:
>> Karen,
>> We have have been selling these hoses frequently and also replaceing
>> them at our shop as well.
>> I cannot believe that Manny T. brought his used hose to Jack Kincaid
>> instead of calling us for a new one, when I could have brought it
>> there along with other parts people requested.
>> Now Jack is going to pay us to replace the hose again.
>>
>>
>> --
>> Jim Kanomata
>> Applied/GMC, Fremont,CA
>> jimk@appliedairfilters.com
>> http://www.appliedgmc.com
>> 1-800-752-7502
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| Re: [GMCnet] Power steering hose advisory [message #147071 is a reply to message #146843] |
Wed, 19 October 2011 14:26 |
Larry C
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Did I miss a reply, or are my eyes not working???
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