944 Hooligan

sorry to sound like a complete fool, but could someone please describe what a banjo bolt and hose barb look like? pics would even be better.

i am having problems with power steering leaks and after getting a quote from my mechanic and the advice of a few other listers, i am going to do the work myself. i want to be at least 95% confident BEFORE i start the job.

also - best way to flush and/or bleed the system.

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Bob S. 1984 Silver

Banjo bolt..Imagine a hollow bolt that holds a hose in place with the hole in the hose 90 degrees from the length, like someone took a block of metal, attached it to the end of the hose where the fitting would be and drilled through rather than axial. With a hole through the bolt, (not to the hex end, but meeting holes drilled through the body of the bolt under the head), fluid can flow through the assembly. It is an easier item to install than a standard pressure hose fitting. Anyone have a picture they can put up?

A hose barb is the end of a hose fitting that is pounded into the hose after the fitting is inserted. (they make them as garden hose repair items in any hardware store)It has teeth that grab the hose on the outside and hold the fitting from "squirting" out. Not my favorite kind of fitting.

Hope this helps

Conor

I just changed my ps fluid a few hours ago, it was BROWN, I just undid the bolt holding on the hose that is on the passanger side of the pump, sorta facing downward. It comes right off and the fluid drains. I used Skip's procedure from a previous post. I'll try to find it.

Conor

BTW If you don't get where the bolt is I can take a pic tommorrow. Here is the link for changing the fluid: <a href="http://forums.rennlist.com/forums/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic&f=15&t=002878" target="_blank">Link</a>

944 Hooligan

thanks very much guys. the info was very helpful.

conor, if and only if you have the time, a pic of what i should be loosening to flush the sytem will be greatly appreciated. a quick question, is there a proper place for the jackstands to be positioned once i get the car off the ground - i am usually on ramps.

from what i have read, changing a few lines isn't too difficult, and the quote i received from a pro was really just too damn much money. are there any torque specs i need to keep in mind when doing this job? i don't want to cause any type of damage to my system.

thanks again guys, your help is greatly appreciated.

triscadek

If you're going to the trouble of changing the lines or fluid, change the fluid reservoir, it is also a filter.

led

Since we're on the subject of PS, why is ATF used instead of PS fluid?

marky522

I believe that the reason is because Power steering fluid, ATF, and brake fluid are all hydraulic fluid and i dont remember exactly but i know that you can use atf for p.s. but beyond that i dont know the croses.

Mark

Conor

I'll get you that pic as soon as it stops raining! <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />

Conor