D@MN power steering hose!

TitanicDJ · 10-31-2009, 09:43 AM

So my IPDM went out last month but they (the dealership) fixed it under warrantee. Unfortunately they found my power steering hose leaking and it wasn't under warrantee. They gave me a price of over $450.00 to fix it. I'm assuming it's the pressurized hose but d@amn.

I think since my warrantee is done with I'll take it somewhere else to get fix. What do you think the cost will be from a non-Nissan service dept? I also need brakes so I'm trying to get it done right but save a little cash for my brakes too!

Anyone in San Diego know a good shop?

honeykeeper · 10-31-2009, 10:05 AM

How bad is it leaking?....and how much fluid have you added to the reservoir?.......My SM told me the same thing but I got some power steering stop leak and added a few ounces....that was almost 2 years ago and I haven't added any fluid since. Yes it makes a small amount of oil on the hose from top to bottom over time but I don't see the need to replace it. I would consider grinding/cutting a slit in the hydraulic fitting at the upper hose and putting a hose clamp on it. The hose must weaken/rot from the inside and the hydraulic fitting can't be tightened so that's probably the problem. Cheap inner hose material.
Good luck.

TitanBlue · 10-31-2009, 10:28 AM

I am not sure of on the Titan, but usually it is just a hose with 2 ends. Buy the Hose from Nissan parts or take your old hose to a Hydraulic Shop for a better hose. Take off and put on new one yourself. It is usually just a 30-45 minute job. Could be one of the easiest jobs you ever did. You may need a Flare Nut Wrench Set though. But get the facts first!

Shane06fl · 11-01-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TitanicDJ

So my IPDM went out last month but they (the dealership) fixed it under warrantee. Unfortunately they found my power steering hose leaking and it wasn't under warrantee. They gave me a price of over $450.00 to fix it. I'm assuming it's the pressurized hose but d@amn.

I think since my warrantee is done with I'll take it somewhere else to get fix. What do you think the cost will be from a non-Nissan service dept? I also need brakes so I'm trying to get it done right but save a little cash for my brakes too!

Anyone in San Diego know a good shop?

I do all hydraulic hose repairs at a place called Amazon Hose and Rubber co. I think They are national but they are located here in Orlando and they do ship. But I found this place in your neck of the woods.

Western Hose and Gasket Company- Westflex

A lot of these places can you build you a better hose while you wait and 1/4 the cost of a factory part.