tnvmax

Hey people can anyone tell me if gen 4 hoses are the same as the gen 5? Wrecking yards only seem to have gen 4 cars in them around me.

Derrick2k2SE

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I can't tell you if the 4th gen will fit but it is a very common problem on all the 5th gen cars. A junk yard hose may not be the best choice unless it looks like it's been replaced recently.

I took mine to a local place that makes and repairs hydraulic lines. They used the fittings and built a new line for a lot cheaper than a new one. Not as cheap as a junkyard part but essentially a brand new line.

CS_AR

This is basically the hydraulic hose replacement repair process for heavy equipment with super expensive lines.

I have read a lot of complaints about aftermarket pressure side hoses not allowing enough fluid to pass through the banjo bolt fittings. As a result, the owners experience power steering pump whine. So I would get my OEM hose repaired instead using an aftermarket. That is if I could not get a new OEM hose.

TSelanne

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What year is your car?

4th gens and 5.0 gens are the same AFAIK.

5.5 gens have a different harness connector up top. You can take this connector off and put a 4th or 5.0 connector on, and you'll be good to go.

So if you currently have a 2000 or 2001, you can find anywhere from 1995-2003 and make it work.