Need help asap! power steering pipe on clio 16v

[clio-16-valver]

Hi

Recently I got a new engine fitted to my car. In the process of the old engine coming out we split the power steering pipe on the rack. We replaced the bent pipe with a new pipe and then put the engine back in to find that the pipe leaked badly from the top of the union. We have cut the pipe and put a rubber hose on over the union which does hold the fluid in until you turn the steering wheel left! When you turn left the pipe expands like a big ballon and will pop if held on for to long.

Help needed asap plz cos I want my car back!

Thanks

 

[Fred@BTM]

buy a new pipe, but they ain't cheap

its a very high pressure line

 

[EVOgone]

Fred get to bed you need the beauty sleep...LOL

 

[clio-16-valver]

I got a new pipe and it didnt work! it pissed out power steering fluid so I need to think of other methods which is where you people come in.

 

[Fred@BTM]

new pipe is the only way, shame you cut it up as you could've taken back to renault uner 12months warranty

EVO, i am beautiful anyway, no need to sleep

 

[clio-16-valver]

lol well the 3 bar hose didnt work! lol

Will try a 12 bar hose tomz and if nothing I will get another pipe.

 

[clio-16-valver]

Anyone else got any ideas?

 

[Fred@BTM]

as in VERY high pressure, its way more than 12bar IIRC

 

[clio-16-valver]

Someone must know what bar + psi it is?

 

[Matbrown]

Which pipe?

Where does it start and end?



Mat.

 

[BRUN]

get the actual pipe instead of trying some random hose

contact Winston or Taylor @ LTR they probably have one in

LTR - 0161 797 5353

 

[clio-16-valver]

Brun I did get the actual pipe from renault but it was leaking badly! so I guess buying another one aint going to work + its a right cow to fit.

Its the pipe that goes from the top of the steering rack (behind the downpipe) which then later connects back onto the rack (about 8 inchs long) and is metal.

 

[Matbrown]

I have one if you need one.



Mat.