I have a very quick PS leak, and after degreasing around the area, it seems as though the metal line going from the PS pump to the rack is leaking. It looks like where it runs next to the body, that a part of the sheet metal of the body wore into the metal line causing it to leak.

My question is, how do I replace or repair this? I thought about getting a piece of hose and either simply clamp it around the leak, or cut a section of the line off at the affected place, and replace with a rubber hose. Is this possible or do I have to replace the metal line to repair it. If so, where can I get one and how do I replace that?

PS. I am Stranded until I can fix this.

 

If it's a hole, you can always use some Epoxy. Simply sand around the area of the hole, and patch it up. Depending on the Epoxy you choose, it will dry anywhere from 15 minutes - 2 hours. Maybe not the most cosmetically appealing fix, but it's easy and will last. Any auto parts store has all different types.

 

Fixed it. Got a line from Autozone for $17. Looks better than the stock one, plus it has two rubber sleeves on the metal line to keep it from rubbing anything. The new line is also spaced slightly away from the body, probably to prevent the rubbing I had. Was fun trying to weave that new line into place and put the pump back on .

The stock line ended up having a nice grove worn into it and a pinhole at the end of the grove.