Had a narrow escape. Checking for source of an oil leak I spotted this. It had been rubbing against the cam sprocket. It seems the clips that should have been holding away from the cam sprocket were missing. A previous owner/garage had just tie wrapped it, but obviously not very well.
It is marked aeroquip and has a metal ring with original Lotus part number - is this a standard aeroquip hose that I might be able to purchase locally?
Also has anyone sourced replacement clips - they all appear to be the same for the heater hose and all are broken on mine.
Power steering low pressure hose
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Re: Power steering low pressure hose
Take it off and get a local hydraulics outfit to duplicate.
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Re: Power steering low pressure hose
I agree, but perhaps just get them to put a swivel joint in the existing pipe. They'll probably be best to fit a swivel if they make a replacement, rather than try and get the alignment spot on, so might as well just do it to this one.
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Re: Power steering low pressure hose
Thanks for replies. This hose has no fittings, just push fit with jubilee clips on both ends. So nothing needs to be made. I just need to get a length of the correct type of hose with correct internal diameter. There are some numbers printed on the hose, just too faded to read.
I have found a Pirtek not that far from me, so will see if they stock the same type of hose.
I have found a Pirtek not that far from me, so will see if they stock the same type of hose.
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Re: Power steering low pressure hose
The hose you require is available from SJ Sportscars at reasonable cost and is a genuine Lotus part.Alan_M wrote:Thanks for replies. This hose has no fittings, just push fit with jubilee clips on both ends. So nothing needs to be made. I just need to get a length of the correct type of hose with correct internal diameter. There are some numbers printed on the hose, just too faded to read.
I have found a Pirtek not that far from me, so will see if they stock the same type of hose.