Clayton Andrew

Having some trouble finding a direct replacement, so I am assuming I am going to have to make my own from some universal tubing, butttttttt

does anyone know the size of the return line for power steering res? Not the high pressure one (can find those everywhere), but the low pres return one. Mine has a terrible leak. :/

Thanks for any and all info

rickybobbyss

I ran into the same issue return hose is old and not flexable

FirstYrLS1Z

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GM part # 26048589
return line from rack to pump for vehicles without the power steering cooler.

demonspeed

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There is also a thread here on how to reuse the lines but just replace the hose. Essentially, one just dremels the crimp off of the rubber hose, replaces the hose (while still retaining the metal, flared fittings), and uses a regular hose clamp.

Clayton Andrew

You are my hero

RPM WS6

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I remember that low pressure line being 3/8", from when I deleted the cooler earlier this year.

wssix99

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This thread is in the stickies in this section and I think it would be great for this low pressure application.

FirstYrLS1Z

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Even though I supplied a GM #, why buy a OEM hose assembly when you can re-use the fitting with some 3/8 hose.

rickybobbyss

Now I can fix my problem thank you

Clayton Andrew

Well, now that I see NOBODY has the part available, I may have to just re use the fitting, but I just usually always try to do a full on replacement when I can. Just an OCD thing. haha.

demonspeed

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I'm the same way, too. I'd rather buy new if possible; however, I was under the impression the return line was discontinued.

FirstYrLS1Z

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The GM part number I gave wasn't expected to be available anymore. Our LS1s' are now 11-15 years obsolete and good luck with finding OEMs' anymore. I gave the number for referencing/replacements in the aftermarket parts realm. When I go to Advance,AutoZone,O'rileys,Dorman, giving them the OEM number usually produces the replacement part.

RPM WS6

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It's definitely true that several things have been discontinued by GM already, but sometimes OEM parts remain available for a very long time. There are still a few items for even my '71 that are available from GM, or at least were in the last few years when I ordered them. So it never hurts to try, as lots of OEM 4th gen parts can still be had.

demonspeed

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Yup!

There are even more OEM maintenance items still available through ACDelco.

wssix99

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My name is WSSIX99, and I too am a part-a-holic. I replaced my low press hose a few years ago and paid close to $40 for the part. After seeing the hose fix, I've been regretting that purchase. $40 vs. 40 cents with the same level of quality...

RPM WS6

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Hi, I'm RPM WS6 and I am also a part-a-holic. I've been collecting OEM 4th gen parts for over a decade now. I have a bunch of regular wear items as well as hard to find/discontinued stuff hoarded away at a storage site, just in case I ever need it. These are real problems. Thanks for listening.

wssix99

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^ It's nice to know I'm not alone.

Clayton Andrew

I was looking at the redo hose line sticky on this section and he mentions the only thing he had issues w was power steering lines. Is there a specific thread for PS ones?

I don't see it :/

demonspeed

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I'm not sure how it would cause any difficulty. It's the same barbed nipple with a crimp around the outside (I state this with certainty as I fiddled around with my old hose before tossing it )

wssix99

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I assume the comment was related to the high press PS hose. The low press hose should not be a problem at all - tons of us are already using worm clamps on those hoses for cooler mods.