How To Replace Leaking Rear High Pressure Power Steering Hose 1999 996
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I have this same issue, but on the low side, or return line. Do you know if the fitting is set up the same as the high side? I bought both the flexible hose from the pump and hard line going forward to the mid-chassis connector as used parts off a 2004 Cabrio. I did not know to look for or ask the owner of the parts car if he had seen a teflon ring in the low side fitting. Either it was never there or it is missing. I measured the groove and it is only 2mm wide, so I don't see any way that a teflon ring plus an o-ring fits inside. Porsche wants to sell me the complete fitting for $150. Ouch. Maybe the low side only uses the teflon ring. Has anyone repaired their low side p/s fitting that can help me out?
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I have this same issue, but on the low side, or return line. Do you know if the fitting is set up the same as the high side? I bought both the flexible hose from the pump and hard line going forward to the mid-chassis connector as used parts off a 2004 Cabrio. I did not know to look for or ask the owner of the parts car if he had seen a teflon ring in the low side fitting. Either it was never there or it is missing. I measured the groove and it is only 2mm wide, so I don't see any way that a teflon ring plus an o-ring fits inside. Porsche wants to sell me the complete fitting for $150. Ouch. Maybe the low side only uses the teflon ring. Has anyone repaired their low side p/s fitting that can help me out?
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If I have to cut off the male side, where do I find a replacement for it? And do I need to flare it, or do you or anyone know of a male compression fitting that fits into the stock Porsche female side. The Porsche dealers only sell the complete rear line, # 996-347-539-53 which connects to the front line section, just in front of the right rear wheel, under the chassis. I have to remove the engine to install it.