Hydraulic fluid leak, what's this?

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  • Colesy
    S2Forum Fiend
    • Feb 2009
    • 2980
    • Country: England

    #16
    I don't think it's one of the metal hoses as linked to on ebay, I'll make sure though before I order anything.

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    • shaun5
      S2Forum Extremist
      • Mar 2007
      • 1610
      • Country: United Kingdom

      #17
      Like somebody has already said, get some oil resistant hose and 2 new clips and fit, bet that solves your leak

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      • S2TORNADO
        S2Forum Maniac
        • Jan 2008
        • 620
        • Country: England

        #18
        Originally posted by shaun5
        Like somebody has already said, get some oil resistant hose and 2 new clips and fit, bet that solves your leak
        sometimes they leak above the t-piece and the fluid runs down, thats what happened to one of mine and a few others ive seen.
        i can't remember as it was a while back but there was a reason the replacements were quite expensive.

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        • Error404
          Super Moderator
          • Mar 2007
          • 19789
          • Country: United Kingdom

          #19
          This hose is a return hose so not under much pressure so you really don't need to go mad. As Bo suggested, use some decent oil rated hose and replace it. I recommend using Oetiker ear clamps instead of jubilee clips they clamp and seal better as well as being stainless so they don't corrode
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          • S2TORNADO
            S2Forum Maniac
            • Jan 2008
            • 620
            • Country: England

            #20
            Originally posted by Error404
            This hose is a return hose so not under much pressure so you really don't need to go mad. As Bo suggested, use some decent oil rated hose and replace it. I recommend using Oetiker ear clamps instead of jubilee clips they clamp and seal better as well as being stainless so they don't corrode

            maybe not as high pressure as other parts but when mine leaked just above the t-piece it was going everywhere at a fast rate. once the hose starts to go it doesn't take long to get worse.

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            • Colesy
              S2Forum Fiend
              • Feb 2009
              • 2980
              • Country: England

              #21
              Would this Goodyear Fuel Hose from Halfrauds do the job?

              Would be ideal if I could just pick some up rather than having it posted.

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              • re2500
                S2Forum Fiend
                • May 2007
                • 2185
                • Country: Wales

                #22
                I cant see the photo at the mo (work blocked) but working with the description, its possible ive got a spare hose in question. I should have the one that goes from the rack to the top of the bomb anyway (t-piece part way along).
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                • S2TORNADO
                  S2Forum Maniac
                  • Jan 2008
                  • 620
                  • Country: England

                  #23
                  Originally posted by Colesy
                  Would this Goodyear Fuel Hose from Halfrauds do the job?

                  Would be ideal if I could just pick some up rather than having it posted.

                  have you looked to see where the leak is coming from yet? if you haven't get someone to start the car and move the steering wheel. get a torch and have a proper look.

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