I have a minor power steering line leak on my "05" 997S. The leak is from the male end of the junction fitting on the pressurized supply line in the middle of the car (left side). Unfortunately to replace the line will require the engine and and transmission be dropped. Has any one had any EXPERIENCE in re-crimping the fitting or retro fitting the line and fittings. I have several thoughts on jerry-rigging it;however I am looking for a PROVEN fix or tool that will work.
Thanks for your help

 

Is it a true 'leak' or a seep? If it is a seep then you can probably hold off on a proper repair until the first opportunity that comes up where the engine and tranny have to come out. These are always tough calls, because I have found that many shops can do more damage than good when they have to dig so deeply to fix what is otherwise a minor issue.

I would tend to not try to re-crimp anything--have never seen a good outcome when you do that. As a pressurized fitting, there is no simple solution to this other than to pull the entire line out, repair it, or replace it.

 

Thanks for the response. It is worse then a seep but not leaking to where we hear or feel any steering issues; however and this is a big however, it is a track car. So, any seep or leak could develop in to a risky situation. I am looking at possible compression fitting retro-fit alternatives. I guess the wording re-crimp does not rely apply here as the fitting was obviously pressed on with hydraulic machinery.

 

as with all plumbing issues it is PITA. 'proven solution' is to replace the unit.
to weld it or to put epoxy on top - not sure if it will help much... are you sure you need to drpo engine/transmission to get access to that spot? what do pros say? can`t you just cut lines and add more connectors to fit new module in?

sorry i cannot visualize where this spot sits but i think you get the idea.

 

Thanks for the response. Just to be clear there is no hole. On 996 and 997 cars the power steering lines have junction connections around mid chassis on the left side. The male end of that fitting WAS leaking where the line enters the fitting. To replace the line requires the engine and trans to drop.
Any how we were able to fix by replacing the fittings at the junction with 5/16 compression

 

Thanks for the response. Just to be clear there is no hole. On 996 and 997 cars the power steering lines have junction connections around mid chassis on the left side. The male end of that fitting WAS leaking where the line enters the fitting. To replace the line requires the engine and trans to drop.
Any how we were able to fix by replacing the fittings at the junction with a 5/16 compression fitting. Good or better then new. Ready for the track!!!!