LR NUT Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 Hi Folks Just been having a quick look under the Hippo and ive noticed that I have a collapsed hose. In the left hand corner (when standing in front of the engine) at the back. Ive looked on rave and cannot seem to find the correct section?! What is this hose for and what is the part number? Luckily Im not experiencing any faults with the car yet! cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi_110 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Posted July 8, 2012 One of the Power Steering hoses. "HOSE ASSEMBLY - RETURN GEAR TO COOLER" (from MicroCat) Part number QEH000062. Ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR NUT Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 Thanks kiwi_110 Have you fitted one of these ? If so is it a job you can do yourself? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR NUT Posted July 8, 2012 Author Share Posted July 8, 2012 Right chaps needing some further help! Apparently the Hippo power steering hose is meant to look like this!!! Can a few people please check theirs and let me know if theirs is the same also? Some pics would be nice also CHEERS!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi_110 Posted July 9, 2012 Share Posted July 9, 2012 I doubt it's supposed to look like that. If it's only like that when the engine is completely cold, like after sitting all night, then it might be because the hose has collapsed with the vacuum created as the PS fluid cooled and contracted. If it's like that when hot, you may be low on PS fluid. But either way, that would indicate a softening or breakdown of the host and I recommend it's replaced. You can do it yourself. The near end is a quick release fitting, the far end on to the PS gear nearest the firewall is a threaded fitting with an O-ring seal. Ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wailofthesnail Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Yep, looks about right to me from the photo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defv890 Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Hi I have worked for lr main dealer for many years and have had owners report this one many times but they all do this and please save you money and do not replace the pipe as there is nothing wrong. Hope this helps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR NUT Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 thanks for putting my mind at ease! A+ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EggNChips Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Had 4 TD4's and they all looked like that!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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