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Old Apr 3, 2014 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Y2KW57
Since the lines are that expensive, don't forget to add protection! As you can see below, I slit some robust, fiber lined, heat resistant Goodyear Made in USA heater hose and slipped the slit hose over the steering lines. Here's what it looks like today, over 13 years later. (View looking down from above, items of interest are black hose sheaths):
I did the same with the same materials. How many miles have you put on in those 13 years? I have never had or heard of one of these hoses failing from a rupture or abrasion only from the before mentioned fitting failure.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2014 | 06:42 AM
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does anyone have the ford part number for the high pressure hose? mine started leaking a couple of weeks ago.

I'd also like to pick up some of that goodyear heaterhose. any idea where to get it?
 
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