Power Steering Hose Leak?

[SuiteSuccess]

Sclord2002 looked at this with me at the ECR but now have time to get it fixed.  Looks like one of my power steering hoses is leaking.  What do you think? And is it gonna cost me big $$.

Last pic is pooling on frame rail.  Not as huge amount as pic would indicate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Shallow Draft]

Had mine replaced at my local shop. they built a new high pressure hose that was weeping and the idler  pulley at the same time. I can't remember what it cost but the hose is not really expensive. The low pressure hose was OK

[rickeieio]

Carl,

Coast down the hill to one of those hydraulic shops you can see from your porch, with the hose in hand, or just take the truck.  They might even change it for you. I doubt it'll cost more that $40.

[HERO Maker]

It was pretty easy, especially if you don't have to remove the alternator, (or was the compressor).  Did all three of mine.

But it does look like you need a little hose protection around those two hoses going thru the frame.

[SuiteSuccess]

2 hours ago, HERO Maker said:

It was pretty easy, especially if you don't have to remove the alternator, (or was the compressor).  Did all three of mine.

But it does look like you need a little hose protection around those two hoses going thru the frame.

Rocky,

Thanks for pointing that out.  I didn't really notice.  Looks like the grommet is gone. May have chaffed a hole in the hose.

Rick,

If I can easily get it off, may try it myself and do as you suggest.  Also going over to Crossville in few days, may just drop it off at J&K Truck repair and let them do it.  Their labor is much cheaper than Volvo shop.  I'm just not able to crawl around under truck like before.

[redcrzr]

I, too have what looks like the "high" pressure hose leaking.  I think I'm in the situation as mentioned above, getting the hose disconnected from behind the alternator.

Anyone with experience care to explain how they may have done that, as in, does the alternator need to come out first?   Also, I suspect with engine off their would be a minimal loss of fluids?

Todd

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8 hours ago, redcrzr said:

I, too have what looks like the "high" pressure hose leaking.  I think I'm in the situation as mentioned above, getting the hose disconnected from behind the alternator.

Anyone with experience care to explain how they may have done that, as in, does the alternator need to come out first?   Also, I suspect with engine off their would be a minimal loss of fluids?

Todd

Todd,

You beat me to it, lol.  Was going to ask the same question.

[HERO Maker]

Try this link guys.  This was just done last year to replace a leaky hose that was up by the block.  Couldn't get any tool on it, so I had to remove the alternator.  That was a job in itself.  Getting it back in was not easy.  I will re-read it myself and get back with any hints I found.

[HERO Maker]

OK.  After re-reading that last link, I found this one I posted regarding the hoses.

[HERO Maker]

Hints:

You will need to loosen the strap around your reservoir.  This is so you can get to the ring clamps around those hoses going into and out of that.

If you are able to get wrenches on the fittings behind the alternator, then you are gold!

Otherwise, you will need to remove that bolt that the alternator hinges on.  It wasn't simply a matter of swinging it out of the way.  Complete removal.

Reinstalling it wasn't easy either.  After multiple tries at just putting it back into place in order to run the long bolt thru it, I noticed what was hanging it up.  Now remember you are doing this while holding the alternator and trying to place it exactly where it came out.  But there is a small bushing on the right hand side that needs to be pressed into the bracket so that you can have a clear and easy placement.  That bushing will come back in when you tighten the bolt and nut.

I hope you can replace those hoses without having to remove the alternator.  I have a 2001, so maybe Volvo made it "better" later on.

[SuiteSuccess]

3 hours ago, HERO Maker said:

Hints:

You will need to loosen the strap around your reservoir.  This is so you can get to the ring clamps around those hoses going into and out of that.

If you are able to get wrenches on the fittings behind the alternator, then you are gold!

Otherwise, you will need to remove that bolt that the alternator hinges on.  It wasn't simply a matter of swinging it out of the way.  Complete removal.

Reinstalling it wasn't easy either.  After multiple tries at just putting it back into place in order to run the long bolt thru it, I noticed what was hanging it up.  Now remember you are doing this while holding the alternator and trying to place it exactly where it came out.  But there is a small bushing on the right hand side that needs to be pressed into the bracket so that you can have a clear and easy placement.  That bushing will come back in when you tighten the bolt and nut.

I hope you can replace those hoses without having to remove the alternator.  I have a 2001, so maybe Volvo made it "better" later on.

Rocky,

I left you a phone message.  Just checked my alternator and it is a platform type.  However, I just may be lucky as that back right bolt that gives everyone fits does not seem to be installed on my alternator.  I could get my fingers back there and could not feel a bolt head or a nut and could feel threads in the hole.  I will have to remove my alternator to get to the hose.  Did you have your hoses fabricated or did you just get from Volvo?  Also we have trip to Virginia in next few days so won't be able to work on it til I get back.  Fluid level is fine.  Should it be an issue to drive on that trip?

[HERO Maker]

On the road in the morning for most of the day.

Napa had two of the three hoses.  I had to go down to Volvo to get it.

Will listen to your message in the morning.

[GeorgiaHybrid]

Carl, almost every O'Riellys auto parts in this area can custom make just about any type of hydraulic hose you need and do it a LOT cheaper than a Volvo dealer.

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9 hours ago, GeorgiaHybrid said:

Carl, almost every O'Riellys auto parts in this area can custom make just about any type of hydraulic hose you need and do it a LOT cheaper than a Volvo dealer.

Thanks David.  Will give a call.