Power steering hose, upper.

[Tim559011]

Dear All,
I had a leak on my upper power steering hose, just where it passes through the clamp on the back of the rocker cover. I suspect that when I took the engine out last year I might not have treated that hose gently enough, but it might be a common problem? I'm not sure. A garage in Caledonian Rd, London, fixed it for me, they had a fellow in an adjacent unit who makes high pressure hoses. But meanwhile I was looking at the cost of a Honda hose (£284), second hand on eBay (£90), or new from China (£40). The ad for the Chinese hoses said 200+ had been sold.
Does anyone have experience of the same problem? And/Or any comment on the Chinese hose?
Thanks, Tim M

 

[Goodluckmonkey]

Seen two fail in the same place Tim.

I fitted a cheapie eBay one, and I had to adjust every single bend in it with my blowtorch.

Works alright, but then again I don't do the miles anymore, and it's only done about 6k.

 

[JapCar]

Yes it's common problem...
Does somebody can explain dealer's ridiculous price £284? It's not gold plated or jewelry...
As it's "consumable" for the model, the price should be reasonable. Any high pressure hoses specialist can make similar hose for less then £40-50...

 

[Tim559011]

Maybe I'll go and visit the guy who fixed mine and see if he can do an exchange service.
Would be good to know, for all of us.
Tim M

 

[Bounder]

There is a pressure reducing valve in the metal section, replacing the hose with one without the pressure reducer can lead to funny noises and vibration.

 

[Motorhate]

Replaced mine with an cheap ebay job. Still going strong after nearly a year. Don't get ripped off by Honda and their extortionate prices.

 

[Adybiluta]

I have a chinese one for two months now. Can't see any difference yet apart from the fact that the oil is not leaking anymore. The guy that fitted the hose struggled a bit but it is there and working now. Happy customer