Power Steering Hose

Rich Wess · 13th August 2015, 12:45

During a trip to the Alps, I hit a speedbump rather too quickly and following morning found the steering very heavy and hydraulic fluid ******* out into the engine bay, onto the campsite etc.... The local garage found that the hose was split and could not get the part. Eventually, after much ineptitude on the part of the breakdown recovery people, the car (MG-ZTT CDTi) is back in the UK.

However, Rimmers do not stock the part - saying it has been on order since the end of last year and Mark at MJN in Bristol (recomended!) has struggle to find it too.

The part description is 'Hose assembly-return gear to cooler' part number QEH000960. It is number 6 on the relevant diagram on the Rimmers webpage:
http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID002028

Can anybody help?

Greeners · 13th August 2015, 12:57

You could try a company like http://www.pirtek.co.uk/ and see if they can repair your pipe.

It's odd that there's a change for 2005 cars....I wonder if an earlier pipe could be made to fit. ???

Rich Wess · 13th August 2015, 13:02

I believe there is a company in Bristol that can make up hydraulic hoses - it is just the one 'rubber' bit which appear to be punctured. I think earlier hoses ill fit - or at least bits could be salvaged and fitted, but these do not appear to be available. If anybody is breaking please let me know if they have this part available.

FrenchMike · 13th August 2015, 13:34

Hi,

I have had similar issue on the return (low pressure) rubber pipe:

Here how i managed (5 years ago now):

Mike

Greeners · 13th August 2015, 13:37

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-75-M...3D291535648472

Rich Wess · 13th August 2015, 13:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by FrenchMike

Hi,

I have had similar issue on the return (low pressure) rubber pipe:

Here how i managed (5 years ago now):

Mike

Thanks Mike,

No issues with leakage?

Pity I was not closer to Avignon when it happened!

Rich Wess · 13th August 2015, 13:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greeners

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rover-75-M...3D291535648472

Do you think that would be OK on the diesel?

Thanks for your help!

Greeners · 13th August 2015, 13:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich Wess

Do you think that would be OK on the diesel?

Thanks for your help!

No idea, but you're pretty stuck for options. It's not loads of money but I'd get a quote first for getting the original repaired

Rich Wess · 13th August 2015, 14:00

Thanks David.

I was wondering (naively perhaps) if the 'rubber' bit could be replaced? Is it possible to buy hydraulic hose? All we would need to do would be to cut it to length and put the fittings of the old one on the end then.

ceedy · 13th August 2015, 14:10

Nothing naive about it ..

Can't see why not , it just a bit of rubber , keep the 2 end fittings and get the Rubber tube and the external crimps replaced ? by a pipe specialist .. its only the low pressure side as mentioned before.

There's a few around Bristol way, Bristol hose , Avon Hydraulics ..as a start

C.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich Wess

Thanks David.

I was wondering (naively perhaps) if the 'rubber' bit could be replaced? Is it possible to buy hydraulic hose? All we would need to do would be to cut it to length and put the fittings of the old one on the end then.

13th August 2015, 12:45	#1
Rich Wess Regular poster MG ZT-T CDTi Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Bristol Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Power Steering Hose During a trip to the Alps, I hit a speedbump rather too quickly and following morning found the steering very heavy and hydraulic fluid ******* out into the engine bay, onto the campsite etc.... The local garage found that the hose was split and could not get the part. Eventually, after much ineptitude on the part of the breakdown recovery people, the car (MG-ZTT CDTi) is back in the UK. However, Rimmers do not stock the part - saying it has been on order since the end of last year and Mark at MJN in Bristol (recomended!) has struggle to find it too. The part description is 'Hose assembly-return gear to cooler' part number QEH000960. It is number 6 on the relevant diagram on the Rimmers webpage: http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-GRID002028 Can anybody help?

13th August 2015, 12:57	#2
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	You could try a company like http://www.pirtek.co.uk/ and see if they can repair your pipe. It's odd that there's a change for 2005 cars....I wonder if an earlier pipe could be made to fit. ??? __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

13th August 2015, 13:37	#5
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13th August 2015, 13:02	#3
Rich Wess Regular poster MG ZT-T CDTi Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Bristol Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	I believe there is a company in Bristol that can make up hydraulic hoses - it is just the one 'rubber' bit which appear to be punctured. I think earlier hoses ill fit - or at least bits could be salvaged and fitted, but these do not appear to be available. If anybody is breaking please let me know if they have this part available.

13th August 2015, 13:34	#4
FrenchMike This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Avignon Posts: 4,466 Thanks: 94 Thanked 661 Times in 554 Posts	Hi, I have had similar issue on the return (low pressure) rubber pipe: Here how i managed (5 years ago now): Mike

13th August 2015, 14:00	#9
Rich Wess Regular poster MG ZT-T CDTi Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Bristol Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks David. I was wondering (naively perhaps) if the 'rubber' bit could be replaced? Is it possible to buy hydraulic hose? All we would need to do would be to cut it to length and put the fittings of the old one on the end then.