Fuel line/power steering fluid?

[dern]

Sorry about the abbreviated title, ran out of characters.

Is fuel hose resistant to power steering fluid? I have a 944 with a power steering reservoir connected to the power steering pump. The hose isn't under pressure but is very old and I've already cut the ends of once to remove splits. The hose is only available through porsche but it strikes me that as the hose is not under pressure and is held on with jubilee clips that I could simply replace it with fuel line of the appropriate bore... will it deteriorate over time or not?

Thanks,

Mark

[Pigeon]

I'd have estimated power steering fluid as being less aggressive than petrol, so it's probably OK.

Alternatively there's bound to be somewhere near you that does hydraulics and makes up hoses for JCBs that have just sprayed oil all over the building site. They'll have some suitable hose. Check Yellow Pages.

[stevieturbo]

I have used fuel line as oil hose in the past, and it was ok, but make sure it is the low pressure side.

The hose does go a little hard over time, but I wouldnt worry about it much.

[dern]

Thanks guys. My concern was that the hose would rot but I guess I can try it and keep an eye on it for any leaks.

Regards,

Mark

[shpub]

Best stuff to use is hydraulic piping. I use the Red strips stuff frequently. Copes with unleaded fuel as well. Look for a hydraulic supplier in Yellow Pages. Usually cheaper than going to a motor factor.

[dern]

shpub said:

Best stuff to use is hydraulic piping. I use the Red strips stuff frequently. Copes with unleaded fuel as well. Look for a hydraulic supplier in Yellow Pages. Usually cheaper than going to a motor factor.

Good point Steve... all I have to do is think about doing these things before sunday morning for a change

Regards,

Mark