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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 04:53 PM
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power steering return line

tomorrow i am going to go get a new P/S return line... my question is would it make any difference if i went back with the regular return line or the trailor tow package one


whats the difference in the hook up..... besides the tow package one has more clips to hold it against the crossmember
 
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 06:30 PM
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The longer metal hose aids in cooling the fluid.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 06:39 PM
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i kinda figured that much .... would it make any difference or what? they are both the same price is why i am asking.... but if it wont make any difference then i will just get the other....

i dont think it will make any difference... my metal line isnt busted so i may just get new rubber line and some worm clamps but the way they are selling the line i can get the whole metal line and rubber part for $7 more....

so idk
 
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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For a few dollars more it's your choice.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 07:24 PM
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Well if its me, I get the longer one whether I think I need the cooling or not. I haven't ever heard of an "overcooled" ps system.
 
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 07:31 PM
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ok thnks for all the input and advice....
 
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 05:18 AM
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Where are you getting it from?

I replaced my PS pump and the high pressure line, but couldn't find a return line at the local stores.

I need the trailer or super cooling one. I would run that one over the other regular one if I had the option.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 09:10 AM
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RockAuto sells them. I got one for my 91 F250 from there.
 
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 11:53 AM
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really ur local auto parts stores dont carry them? mine do well the one i went to didnt have it but another one like 20 minutes away had them lol but i live in johnsoncity so we got like 5 advance stores 3 or 4 oreillys 4 napas and 4 auto zones

lol so if one doesnt have it the other will....

but i got the tow package one it was $19.99 and i baught a new fuel line clip where i broke the one on the tank line..... so it was all $26

lol i shoulda baught some degreaser while i was there but i got to go back and pick it up so i may get some then.... and when sunday rolls around ill change it out
 
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A few years ago when I checked around here, the local stores only had the pump and the high pressure line. I checked Orielly, Advance, and Autozone.

I ended up reusing my old one. It seems to be in good shape still.

I may get a new one anyway though.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 12:41 AM
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ok well i pick mine up saturday... prolly put it on sunday.... jesus thats going to be a nasty job

so much fluid all over everything lol

well lubed and rust prevented HAHAHA
 
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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 01:25 AM
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ok well i pick mine up saturday... prolly put it on sunday.... jesus thats going to be a nasty job

so much fluid all over everything lol

well lubed and rust prevented HAHAHA
Better park on the lawn.

Always opt for a longer hardline for the PS. I had an old S10 with a leaking fitting on the return. Found a return with full cooler at the junkyard. Paid like four bucks. Cheap insurance.
 
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