Power Steering Reservoir/Hoses HELP ASAP :(
#1
03-12-2012, 01:53 PM
Power Steering Reservoir/Hoses HELP ASAP :(
Hey guys So i did the gt2 conversion and everything but i did mess up the RED Connection of the power steering reservoir hoses 
Anyone know where i can just get those connections? Ive tried pelican parts. anther Porsche parts department and they said id have to buy the hose? Please tell me someone knows where to buy the connector?
The Petosin is leaking from that area
Anybody?
Anyone know where i can just get those connections? Ive tried pelican parts. anther Porsche parts department and they said id have to buy the hose? Please tell me someone knows where to buy the connector? The Petosin is leaking from that area Anybody?
#2
03-12-2012, 02:01 PM
From what I can see from the pix you are going to need hoses. Alls you have to do is have one little scratch and they will leak. I think you are going to need a new tank as well. I don't think you can just get the connectors. If you do find a source for the plastic connectors please share.
#3
03-12-2012, 02:38 PM
From what I can see from the pix you are going to need hoses. Alls you have to do is have one little scratch and they will leak. I think you are going to need a new tank as well. I don't think you can just get the connectors. If you do find a source for the plastic connectors please share.
#4
03-12-2012, 04:11 PM
I'm 100% sure it's NOT the red connector causing your leak as the red connectors on the reservoir tank DO NOT have any sealing function. They just keep the hose from popping out. An O-ring within the reservoir forms the seal. If you don't remove the hoses properly (a special fork type tool is needed to press in the collar evenly so you can pull the hose out) you will very easily put a tiny scratch in the smooth hose end nipple and that will result in a leak. If you don't correct it then the pentosin will flow down over the back of the engine and destroy the passenger side coolant pipe rubber seal. Ask me how I know. The red connectors (collars) are not sold separately and can only be acquired with the purchase of a new reservoir tank. Been there, done that.... In my case, I was able to get a faulty used reservoir tank from a member here for $50 just so I could get the red collars. There may be some used tanks laying around in people's garages.
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#8
03-13-2012, 02:17 AM
I'm 100% sure it's NOT the red connector causing your leak as the red connectors on the reservoir tank DO NOT have any sealing function. They just keep the hose from popping out. An O-ring within the reservoir forms the seal. If you don't remove the hoses properly (a special fork type tool is needed to press in the collar evenly so you can pull the hose out) you will very easily put a tiny scratch in the smooth hose end nipple and that will result in a leak. If you don't correct it then the pentosin will flow down over the back of the engine and destroy the passenger side coolant pipe rubber seal. Ask me how I know. The red connectors (collars) are not sold separately and can only be acquired with the purchase of a new reservoir tank. Been there, done that.... In my case, I was able to get a faulty used reservoir tank from a member here for $50 just so I could get the red collars. There may be some used tanks laying around in people's garages.
But i swear i saw the pentosin leaking from that connector where its broken.. not from the hoses
#9
03-13-2012, 03:47 AM
It leaks from the junction where the hose nipple plugs in to the reservoir through the red collar. Again, the red collar has no sealing function. It is simply a retainer but the leak will come from the same area.
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03-13-2012, 06:45 AM
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The red collars only purpose is to release the finger retainers that hold the hose in when pushed toward the tank,no sealing properties.
#11
03-13-2012, 11:51 AM
IIRC there's a thread over here about how to modify the reservoir's connections to foolproof ones. I strongly recommend to search, read and do!
Pentosin, in addition to being harmful to rubber, is highly flammable! Don't ask how I know...
Basically it's done like this: Remove the reservoir and the pump. DIY if you have WSM or good instructions available. Disconnect pump's connection to clutch pressure drive. (Find the thread, it's all in there...) Weld shut all extra fittings and weld a AN male fitting for PS return line. PS feed line is already threaded, so no need there. Get new PS lines, custom ones... The fittings on the other end (towards the steering rack) can be reused for these custom lines if removed carefully.
EDIT: https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ir-change.html
Pentosin, in addition to being harmful to rubber, is highly flammable! Don't ask how I know...
Basically it's done like this: Remove the reservoir and the pump. DIY if you have WSM or good instructions available. Disconnect pump's connection to clutch pressure drive. (Find the thread, it's all in there...) Weld shut all extra fittings and weld a AN male fitting for PS return line. PS feed line is already threaded, so no need there. Get new PS lines, custom ones... The fittings on the other end (towards the steering rack) can be reused for these custom lines if removed carefully.
EDIT: https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ir-change.html
Last edited by pete95zhn; 03-13-2012 at 11:59 AM.
#12
03-13-2012, 10:34 PM
I couldnt find the DIY
IIRC there's a thread over here about how to modify the reservoir's connections to foolproof ones. I strongly recommend to search, read and do!
Pentosin, in addition to being harmful to rubber, is highly flammable! Don't ask how I know...
Basically it's done like this: Remove the reservoir and the pump. DIY if you have WSM or good instructions available. Disconnect pump's connection to clutch pressure drive. (Find the thread, it's all in there...) Weld shut all extra fittings and weld a AN male fitting for PS return line. PS feed line is already threaded, so no need there. Get new PS lines, custom ones... The fittings on the other end (towards the steering rack) can be reused for these custom lines if removed carefully.
EDIT: https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ir-change.html
Pentosin, in addition to being harmful to rubber, is highly flammable! Don't ask how I know...
Basically it's done like this: Remove the reservoir and the pump. DIY if you have WSM or good instructions available. Disconnect pump's connection to clutch pressure drive. (Find the thread, it's all in there...) Weld shut all extra fittings and weld a AN male fitting for PS return line. PS feed line is already threaded, so no need there. Get new PS lines, custom ones... The fittings on the other end (towards the steering rack) can be reused for these custom lines if removed carefully.
EDIT: https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...ir-change.html
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