New PS line suggestions

[imbrognolouis]

So my high pressure power steering line is leaking good. Is there any good aftermarket ones? I've done search after search and turned up nothing. I can pay 70 bucks for a stock one from autozone lol. I have seen 2 on ebay. Earls aeroquip ps line for 75 bucks or a kai project 2 stailess steel one for 75 bucks. Anyone tried these or know where to get a nice one?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/POWER-STEERING-LINE-S13-S14-180SX-240SX-SR20DET-KA24DE_W0QQitemZ320236612412QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Earls-Aeroquip-240sx-Power-Steering-Hose-S13-S14_W0QQitemZ110239542082QQcmdZViewItem

[helikz]

ma motorsports in bmore sells one. I use it, I swear by it.... my line hasn't lost a drop since I installed it.

[Dousan_PG]

i use the MA motorsports one
mostly due to my whole PS system w/ cooler is all an...so..
but id go w/ the autozone
i used one for lie a good 2 years w/ no problems.

[wangan_cruiser]

if you need one pm me i can guide you to a goodquality ps lines and affordable price.

[sblack13]

I just switched to the earls line.
Don't see a reason to switch unless your leaking.
Just get the ss lines if they are only 5bucks more...

[imbrognolouis]

ya my line cracked and is leaking bad. i been meaning to power spray my motor to clean it up but with the ps leak and where i need to replace the front main seal (already got it) it'll just get dirty again lol

[fallen soul]

I need to order some lines to..

[g6civcx]

I got custom lines from Taka Motorsports.

[IIIXziuR]

Anyone else have the bubbling, about to explode PS lines/reservoir after some hard driving?
I think I wanna update to the S/S set-up like the MAMS one.

[Oo_Skyline_oO]

ehh, I broke mine I just went to the local junk yard and paid 20 bucks for 2 of them, slaped one on in 20 minutes, and kept the other for a spair. To my knowledge its actually pretty rare that they pop. I would just get another OEM part and use it with another stashed at the junk yard or in your garage. hope that helps, good luck

[Bubba]

I think I have a better idea.

Remove the line and drive to one of your local hydraulic shops, have them make you one with a 3000 psi line like I did (since it was all that they carried) , and if it blows in a couple years then you are only out by about $30 dollars. Half the price of the Autozone line and 3 times more durable.

[98koukile]

For $5 more its a no brainer, just make sure you get a good seal (I know that's kind of a DUH thing to say)

[monkeyslide17]

I got the MA motor sports high presure line. 89 nissan 240sx its great. i paid 175 some where around there. better then tha hole 3 some thing for a oem one. straght from the rack to the pump. :bigok:

http://www.mamsparts.com/index.php?cPath=15_480_5329

[98s14inaz]

Made mine with earls months ago. Money well spent and cheaper than a new hp line from the stealership.

[Dutchmalmiss]

+1 for MA motorsports line. Helped clean up the engine bay by losing all that extra OEM PS line slack.

[JRas]

Anyone else have the bubbling, about to explode PS lines/reservoir after some hard driving?
I think I wanna update to the S/S set-up like the MAMS one.

sounds like you need a ps cooler...not sure if your hard driving is grip or slip, but if you have wide tires up front it's gonna put a lot more strain on the ps with a lot of turning. Drifting on the other hand turning lock to lock is in no way good a ps cooler should help though.

to answer the op's question, I'd recommend doing it right the first time and going with some stainless steel lines. the stock/oem ones are notorious for leaking and most likely will leak again.

my ps leaked pretty bad when I first purchased the car. I was gonna replace some of the hoses, but I decided to try loosening them and re-tightening them which actually stopped the leak completely.. so you may want to give that a try.

[Darius]

Not to be a post whore, but I've got an S14 PS line and cooler line if you need it. I'll let it go for cheap! Trying to clean out my garage. PM me.

To prove I'm not just whoring, here's a pic of my PS setup:
http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o118/kasper20/IMG_7510.jpg

http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o118/kasper20/IMG_7511.jpg

[96Turbo]

Nice lookin RB Darius. I just returned some fittings i bought to do a high pressure line exactly like you did. In order to put the AN line straight into the pump the way you did...you used a 16x1.5 adapter WITH O RING. Correct? I ordered non o ring fittings and realized i should have (for rack and pump)

To the OP: Build your own custom AN line from summit. Go with the Russel Power Flex -6AN line because it saves you a bunch of cash from the Earl's line, and i think the braided looks better than that blue fabric anyways. Get some steel hose ends (one 45*, one 90*), get the proper adapters, and put it together. My whole setup cost like $65 with shipping

[McRussellPants]

nah, 16x1.5 with crush washer.

That powersteering cooler isn't doing much being that small and out of the way.

[Darius]

Yep I used an o-ring fitting with PS line rated for 350psi or whatever Russell's Powerflex line is rated for.

I can't care less about the PS cooler placement or effectiveness. It can't be any worse than the stock aluminum tube. I've got enough crap at the front of the car that a PS cooler was a burden.

[wangan_cruiser]

i bought ps lines with 5k pressure.

[96Turbo]

The russel powerflex hose is rated up to 2500psi, and best of all...only costs $18.88 for 3ft (from summit)

[scottie]

Here is custom one:

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m99/scotheocelot/PSLine3.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m99/scotheocelot/PSLine2.jpg
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m99/scotheocelot/PSLine1.jpg

$60


Scott

[DreamN]

anyone have experience with the kai project power steering lines? I'm considering buying one, but don't know the quality or have much info on the brand.

[ej2civic]

My cost for a brand new line threw napa was $60 bucks and it has a lifetime warrantee

[DreamN]

^ was it just an oem replacement one though or a stainless steel one?

[projectRDM]

I think I have a better idea.

Remove the line and drive to one of your local hydraulic shops, have them make you one with a 3000 psi line like I did (since it was all that they carried) , and if it blows in a couple years then you are only out by about $30 dollars. Half the price of the Autozone line and 3 times more durable.

Bingo. I paid $23 with fittings for mine.

[InlineS13]

Go with an MA Motorsports line. Quality stuff.

[DreamN]

That MA-Motorsports one looks exactly like the Earl's that the original poster posted at half the cost too.

[r6_240sx]

Hit up DJButton for a nice PS line.