bump. any news/ changes?

 

culprit = valve cover

 

hey guys. can you help me out in identifying whether this hose is a high or low pressure hose. and where i can get one for cheap?

 

rear main seal OR upper oil pan seals.

 

I replaced my power steering pump per my suspicions and the Dodge Dealer's confirmation. I now noticed after tightening the bolts, and including all gaskets (1 rubber for the return and 2 copper for the high pressure) that I exposed a leak from flexing the hose. I believe it is coming from the return line. That spicket that has the two bolts that go into the power steering pump, is that removable and I just buy a measured piece of hose? Or do I need an OEM hose with that attachment already on it? Can someone please provide some feedback?

 

The suction hose and the inlet connector (what you called the "spicket" meaning spigot, I guess) are two separate parts. Loosen the hose clamp and slide the hose off the connector, which remains bolted to the pump.

 

You can get the P/s return house from Napa or any parts house... 5/8" make sure you put that heat shield back on or something equivalent to it do to high heat and possible rubbing. no need to buy special preformed from Nissan. Make sure to tighten those hose clamps and clean fluid off the fittings where the hose goes on before placing hose on them. good luck

 

Just getting around to this. Myself and a friend of mine seem to have similar problem. Got a hose that's in great condition and some different looking (hopefully better too) clamps (clamps on 99 look different that earlier models).

 

So the 99 is leaking as well? If so, the return hose is splitting at the pump or the clamp is not tight enough, If it is splitting, I would just replace the hose.

 

Issue was always on the 99 maxima. Yeah, i have the screw clamps that was used on earlier generation, got my good condition hose...just need a good day to get this done. In the meantime, im taking out old fluid and replacing with new until the fluid is pure red.

 

I think I'm on the same boat as you guys.. just got this 99 Max and the p/s fluid is all over the return hose and it's also leaking at the other end as well, closer to the radiator and as a matter of fact, the bottom of my radiator is covered in the fluid too.

I will probably replace the return hose and readjust all the clamps or get new bolt clamps.. my question is, is this a reason to get a new P/S pump??

 

Not a reason for a new pump unless the pump is giving some sort of issues. Return hose was my culprit and the two small lines coming from the reservoir.

 

leak on my 99 SE got a little worse, worked on it today & the return hose at the pump is seeping. replaced the clamp with worm-gear clamp & no difference. so i'll get some ps return hose, 5/8" someone mentioned earlier.
2 feet should do it

 

def new hose and new clamps too. I find that the 99 clamps eat the fck outta the hoses. Goodluck.