Is it possible to just seal a power steering line instead of replacing?

Question

I have a 2000 Honda Accord that is leaking power steering fluid. We have located the leak to be coming from the pressure hose line. I honestly do not have to money to replace. A friend told me it might be possible to just seal the hose instead of replacing it. Is that at all true or do I need to replace the entire line or hose?

Answer 1

yep-  you have to replace it.  maybe see if you can pick up a cheapy at a wrecker.  because they are made for a specific model of car things like that can be ridiculously expensive.

Answer 2

No. Hydraulic lines have high pressure and cannot be sealed.

Answer 3

You might try lucas product for Power steering sealer!  If hole small enough it might work! (lucas electrical systems stink),- but their sealer is pretty good)!  Most auto parts supply stores have it !

Also it depends on where it is and how hard it is to get to! You may be able to seal pinholes pretty effectively, - by cutting a piece of re-enforced hose (like from radiator hose or something), - place it over leak area, and clamp it on with "worm gear drive hose clamps". Ideally,- you will have one that wraps all the way around to within 1/16' of meeting -- when clamps put on it will bring together pretty close, you need at least 3 clamps very close together, and you can "stagger them" so they sit as close to touching on the "bands" as possible! A couple more about 1/2'  out on both sides (one on each side)wouldn't hurt!   You may be able to completely stop leak for a while, or even just slow it down a lot!  But as soon as you get money available,- I would replace it,- as it is not going to get any newer, - and if leaking it is close to failure stage elsewhere!

Answer 4

given the amount of pressure in that line, no you can not just patch it. on mine a 90 civic, pressure range sits right around 1140 psi at a full load. duct tape is not going to hold that pressure back. replace the hose and relax.  

Answer 5

you can't seal a high pressure hose you will need to replace it.

Answer 6

Where I live there is a local business called "Hose Man" that will make a new high pressure hose, using your old hose ends for far less than a replacement from the dealer or auto parts store. Find out if a hose fabricator is located near you. Most heavy equipment repair shops depend on custom hoses in order to get the equipment operating quickly.

Answer 7

no, you can,t seal or wrap tape around the pressure hose, there is alot or pressure on that hose and it won,t hold. you have to replace the hose.

Answer 8

YOUR ONLY HOPE OF SEALING IT WOULD BE IS IF IT IS LOOSE WHERE IT SCREWS IN AT THE ENDS . YOU CAN NOT SEAL A HOLE IN THE RUBBER SECTION OF IT . THE SOONER YOU REPLACE IT ------THE SOONER YOU QUIT WAISTING MONEY ON FLUID , AND IF YOU LET IT RUN OUT AND DRIVE TO LONG --YOU WILL RUIN THE POWER STEERING PUMP WHICH IS FAR MORE COST THAN THE LINE/HOSE .