[W126 Coupe] high pressure power steering hose

[kirk erichsen]

Any outfit that makes hydraulic hoses in your local industrial park can make them. Bring a hose, tell them the fluid compatibility (hydraulic fluid/power steering fluid) and required pressure + 25% as a safety measure. They can re-use your fittings and build the hose while you wait to the same length as original - you'll just have to have alternate transportation while your car bleeds fluid in your garage awaiting it's new hoses. 
In So Cal I usually go with Hose Man Inc. They also made my other cars brake lines and fuel lines using high spec low permeation hoses. A factory part for the high and low pressure hoses can cost you $200. A Hydraulic shop rebuild will tend to run you $20.00 and if it ever fails, bring it back and they'll build you a hose that won't - a very rare occurrence in my experience. 
The ability to re-use your fittings is a big part of the cost benefits and as long as the threads aren't stripped, it's the way to go. 
-K

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Kirk R. Erichsen
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> From: calvinyoung at cox.net

> To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com

> Date: Tue, 22 Feb 2011 11:23:53 -0500

> Subject: [W126 Coupe] high pressure power steering hose

> 

> we once had a source to make high pressure hoses vice using stock parts. 

> Does anyone recall that source?  I need a high pressure hose for a 94 Audi 

> S4.  Stealers want over $300.

> 

> Cal 

> 

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