Topic: Power steering hoses

[Stangly]

I was wondering if anybody has used the power steering hoses by Blue Dot Specialties.  I'm in need of a new set and was wondering what the consensus out there was.  Has anybody had any success in replacing the rubber and using there original fittings.

[Bob Gaines]

I was wondering if anybody has used the power steering hoses by Blue Dot Specialties.  I'm in need of a new set and was wondering what the consensus out there was.  Has anybody had any success in replacing the rubber and using there original fittings.

Use the blue dot ones with the same confidence you would have with OEM. You will have the same percentage of failures (not meant in a bad way)and ease of fit as with OEM. It is a very faithful reproduction and is a blessing IMHO compared to what we have had to deal with up until now. Take my advice don't waste even one second checking into trying to use the old fittings with new rubber. 

[Stangly]

Bob,

Thank you for the advice, the two original shorties that go between the valve and cylinder look to be in good condition.  Do you think it would be wise to replace these or would they be okay to use.

David,

[Bob Gaines]

Bob,

Thank you for the advice, the two original shorties that go between the valve and cylinder look to be in good condition.  Do you think it would be wise to replace these or would they be okay to use.

David,

Inspect them for leakage and if no then use them. I have seen numerious ones that had old age cracks in the rubber outer layer remain in service for years without failure. If a driver then reuse them .If show car then replace them because the other new hoses will not match the patina of the used ones and will stand out. Bob

[Stangly]

Thanks Bob that sounds like a great plan and you just saved me a $100 bucks since I plan on driving the car.