V70 Steering: - Power steering hoses

big_yin · Aug 20th, 2017, 09:23

My 2004 V70 D5 has a small leak in one of the power steering hoses.
I can get hold of a used set coming from a 2002 V70 D5
Will this fit my 2004 model?

Simon Jones · Aug 20th, 2017, 10:54

Would a set of hoses of unknown history that have an extra two years of wear, tear and deterioration of the rubber, perhaps be high-risk approach? I'm all for saving money on parts that can safely be re-used but high pressure hoses is not an area I would consider to be worth while.

Longhouse21 · Aug 20th, 2017, 11:24

I'm watching this with interest as I have a small leak evident that appears to be from the hose connection to the rack. It looks to be an "interesting" replacement exercise due to the limited access to the rack connections.
Looking on VIDA, it appears that the compression fittings are seated with an o-ring (don't know the size or material but suspect NBR will be suitable), so I'm thinking that this may be failing on mine.

big_yin · Aug 20th, 2017, 21:18

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Originally Posted by Simon Jones

Would a set of hoses of unknown history that have an extra two years of wear, tear and deterioration of the rubber, perhaps be high-risk approach? I'm all for saving money on parts that can safely be re-used but high pressure hoses is not an area I would consider to be worth while.

If the hoses are good then I don't mind taking this small risk.
I've been using so much second hand material over the last 30 years and almost never had any problems.

Georgeandkira · Aug 21st, 2017, 01:10

You must have or be near a good source of used parts. THAT'S how to do it.

big_yin · Aug 22nd, 2017, 10:07

There is a car breaker site about an hours drive from where I live.
I can take the parts off these cars myself so can have a look at the parts before I take them off the car

Aug 20th, 2017, 09:23	#1
big_yin Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 11:52 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hexham, Northumberland	Power steering hoses My 2004 V70 D5 has a small leak in one of the power steering hoses. I can get hold of a used set coming from a 2002 V70 D5 Will this fit my 2004 model? __________________ 2004 V70 D5

Aug 20th, 2017, 11:24	#3
Longhouse21 Master Member Last Online: Today 07:18 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Warrington	I'm watching this with interest as I have a small leak evident that appears to be from the hose connection to the rack. It looks to be an "interesting" replacement exercise due to the limited access to the rack connections. Looking on VIDA, it appears that the compression fittings are seated with an o-ring (don't know the size or material but suspect NBR will be suitable), so I'm thinking that this may be failing on mine. __________________ Current cars: 2003 V70 D5 SE (MY2004); 2012 CRV 2.0i V-TEC; Gone but not forgotten: 2001 Honda HRV; 1989 VW Polo C Mk2; 2000 Honda Civic VTi Aerodeck ; Cavalier SRi; Cavalier LX; 1971 Triumph Spitfire Mk3; 1963 Triumph Herald.

Aug 22nd, 2017, 10:07	#6
big_yin Senior Member Last Online: Yesterday 11:52 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hexham, Northumberland	There is a car breaker site about an hours drive from where I live. I can take the parts off these cars myself so can have a look at the parts before I take them off the car __________________ 2004 V70 D5

Aug 20th, 2017, 10:54	#2
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: Jan 15th, 2022 11:23 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	Would a set of hoses of unknown history that have an extra two years of wear, tear and deterioration of the rubber, perhaps be high-risk approach? I'm all for saving money on parts that can safely be re-used but high pressure hoses is not an area I would consider to be worth while.

Aug 21st, 2017, 01:10	#5
Georgeandkira Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 13:03 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hackensack	You must have or be near a good source of used parts. THAT'S how to do it.

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