NB Power Steering Suction Hose no longer available
#1
NB Power Steering Suction Hose no longer available
Towards the end of my MSM build thread, I recount how I had a catastrophic power steering failure on track. I've removed what I believe to be the offending leaking hose, part number NC10-32-688, pictured below:
Hose in question is coloured orange and it connects the pump to the reservoir
The trouble is, the part is no longer manufactured by Mazda and there is zero inventory in North America. I haven't had much success finding an aftermarket replacement either. Anyone know of a suitable alternative or perhaps have a spare off a wreck? My next track day is coming up and I'm dead in the water until I can get this figured out.
Thanks.
Hose in question is coloured orange and it connects the pump to the reservoir
The trouble is, the part is no longer manufactured by Mazda and there is zero inventory in North America. I haven't had much success finding an aftermarket replacement either. Anyone know of a suitable alternative or perhaps have a spare off a wreck? My next track day is coming up and I'm dead in the water until I can get this figured out.
Thanks.
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I tore mine like a decade ago and just got a straight piece of hose and clamped it on. It works even with the kink, since 2007.
this would be cool to compression sleeve/ AN adapt to braided though...
this would be cool to compression sleeve/ AN adapt to braided though...
#7
I used this one for my repositioned reservoir, but it should work in the stock location if you cut one of the sides short.
it's a heater hose for a Acura Integra.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000C2...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
it's a heater hose for a Acura Integra.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000C2...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
#9
Grrrr! Distributor recommended against the coolant hose as it's not rated for oil. Found a length of oil-rated 5/8" ID hose at a local hose supplier and hooked it up. After pressure-washing the engine bay to make everything clean, it turns out it wasn't the hose at all but the high-pressure fitting at the top of the pump. Even after tightening, it still sprays fluid out whenever the wheel is turned. Bad pump? Bad fitting? Would replacing the crush washer perhaps do the trick? I'm disheartened.
#20
New hard line went in today. Unlike most repairs, this was actually easier than anticipated. Drop the undertray and the bottom compression connector was within easy reach. Replacement hard line had all-new brackets and was a breeze to install.
I'm still not sure why the old one failed. The upper bracket locks the hard portion of the line completely in place. It cannot move relative to the engine, so engine torquing shouldn't be able to fatigue it. Puzzled...
Anyway, thanks to everyone who chimed in. I'm back in business for the next track day.
I'm still not sure why the old one failed. The upper bracket locks the hard portion of the line completely in place. It cannot move relative to the engine, so engine torquing shouldn't be able to fatigue it. Puzzled...
Anyway, thanks to everyone who chimed in. I'm back in business for the next track day.