THX181 Posted March 1, 2023 Report Share Posted March 1, 2023 2 questions. 1. Power steering reservoir hose, anyone run silicone? The "Gates" parts store stuff is rock hard after a year. 2. Can an admin change my permissions? I like to add some knowledge to the occasional post that I might happen to know something about. And I do know a few things, been a mechanic for decades. Thanks Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tux Posted March 2, 2023 Report Share Posted March 2, 2023 4 hours ago, THX181 said: 2 questions. 1. Power steering reservoir hose, anyone run silicone? The "Gates" parts store stuff is rock hard after a year. 2. Can an admin change my permissions? I like to add some knowledge to the occasional post that I might happen to know something about. And I do know a few things, been a mechanic for decades. Thanks Eric I just use replacement hose from the dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psu_Crash Posted March 3, 2023 Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 (edited) I also run a gates hose and I agree. It isn't ideal. Maybe look for something that is rated for ATF. I never took the time .. yet I would NOT run silicone. Pretty sure I tried that on something similar and it would sweat though and get very soft Edit: Yep. Here's the picture proof https://www.instructables.com/Why-Silicone-Hoses-Cannot-Be-Used-for-Oil-and-Fuel/ Edited March 3, 2023 by psu_Crash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THX181 Posted March 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 Oh. Damn. Well, that's not gonna work. Thanks for the info. I hate supporting the dealer. Hmm, maybe something PTFE?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admin_JAinsworth Posted March 3, 2023 Report Share Posted March 3, 2023 On 3/1/2023 at 5:38 PM, THX181 said: 2. Can an admin change my permissions? I like to add some knowledge to the occasional post that I might happen to know something about. And I do know a few things, been a mechanic for decades. Thanks Eric I updated your account so you can post on all forums. Jimmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THX181 Posted March 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 Thank you Sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tux Posted March 5, 2023 Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 On 3/2/2023 at 9:18 PM, THX181 said: Oh. Damn. Well, that's not gonna work. Thanks for the info. I hate supporting the dealer. Hmm, maybe something PTFE?? I mean for those reservoir hoses it cost me maybe 20$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THX181 Posted March 6, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2023 Yeah, completely understandable. IF there was a dealer anywhere near me that wasn't totally inept when presented with anything older than 2020. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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