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Help with PS High Pressure Hose

Hello! I'm replacing the power steering high pressure hose for the first time for my '03 Odyssey EX-L (185K miles) due to a leakage. I have two questions: 1) I bought the Genuine Honda part 53713-S0X-A02 from Amazon but the angles in the metal part are different from the original hose in the...

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Thank you for the reply . Watched that video several times

 

Got the hose in place . But now having a heck of a time trying to get the flare nut into the rack with out cross threading it.

 

I'm afraid you just have to play with it until it grabs. It has to be just the right angle, the threads are very fine. One thing is to make sure the tube is perfectly aligned and not pulling away. I remember this being one of the hassles (once I got the damn thing in) when I replace a few years ago. Also, if you lost a lot of fluid think about changing the pump, the bearings might have taken a beating without fluid in there. Good luck.

 

I'm sending my condolences to you as I clean up power steering fluid all over my engine, underneath, and garage floor after my PS cooling loop sprung a leak.

 

I got the hose routed. But I can't get the flare nut started in the rack.

This is the most annoying job I have ever done.

 

its a bear of a job. you're a braver man than most.

the end needs to be just the right angle to thread in, the more play you can get the better..

also...super annoying on your back!

 

I bought a Honda PS hose, but ended up getting my trusted mechanic to install it when I decided I didn't have the patience to do the job.

 

Thank you,
Braver than most ? More likely bummer than most.. If I can't get it today I'm going to have it towed to a garage.

I have a 1986 Buick grand national , I've pull the engine in that several time even rebuild the engine , changed the transmission , changed the rear end. (of course I was younger then) Those where technically bigger jobs. But this Honda is a pain to work on .

It shouldn't be this difficult IMO

Updated my avatar show me and my GN at the track.

Plus I had a garage change the hose in the wife's Accord , took the 3 hours and they have a lift

 

If I can't get it today I'm going to have it towed to a garage.

Dismaying as it may be, it's always better to surrender rather than pushing on and possibly ruining the rack by cross-threading the flare nut.

I once had a cousin of your GN, an '84 Olds Cutlass 2-door 305. Loved that car. Yep, easier to work on than the Ody, but on the other hand it was a different design.

I hate to admit it but the Ody is the better car overall.

 

I found it was not possible to get the flare nut started if the hose was mounted in place. I had to allow the hose to move freely so I could get the metal tubing to go straight into the rack so the nut would start.

 

This is always the case, tighten nothing until all threads are started.

 

Agreed, it together and not leaking.

It must have been replaced before because the first threads in the rack where bummed up. I couldn't get it to start by hand.
I don't recommend this but when was sure it was straight with the housing, used a open end 14mm wrench, grapping it near the nut , feeling it go smooth in and that way I was able to get it threaded.

Just didn't have enough uff with my fingers. I didn't force it.

The other two hold downs where another challenge.

Gees what a setup.

Any thank the good Lord its done

And thank you folks for your help

 

when was sure it was straight with the housing, used a open end 14mm wrench, grapping it near the nut , feeling it go smooth in and that way I was able to get it threaded.

Gutsy move! Glad it worked.

It's possible, but unusual, that yours is the second replacement after the factory original. Maybe the first threads of the hose fitting were bad? Was it an OEM part?

 

Not sure, my replacement was not oem , rock auto . Looks just like oem.

I'll grab the link later.

 

It did spin easy once started. That I knew I was ok

 

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Don't think the transmission would hold up long with the buick engine in it.

But the 3.5 in still has some stones. It will spin the tires if I punch it for a stop.

I try not to beat on it . I haul my rc airplanes in it.

Double checked for leaks when I got home from work and thank God no leaks.

 

Gotta swap in a 2004R tranny

I havent floored my ody in quite sometime dont want to hear the weak transmission cry

 

All done, no leaks

 

In my opinion, replacing the power steering pressure hose is one of the worst jobs on these vans. I'm nearly 20 hours into it on a 2003 Odyssey. To me, it's more difficult and takes longer than a timing belt replacement.

I got the new hose routed, but I cannot seem to get the flare nut started without seemingly cross-threading. There seems to be too much resistance when tightening. It looks straight, but the visibility is limited.

I do nearly all the work on our vehicles, but I would absolutely hire a mechanic next time for this job.

I'm going to cut the nut off of the old hose and see if that threads in with little resistance as I'm about at my wits end.

Thank you.

 

In my opinion, replacing the power steering pressure hose is one of the worst jobs on these vans. I'm nearly 20 hours into it on a 2003 Odyssey. To me, it's more difficult and takes longer than a timing belt replacement.

I got the new hose routed, but I cannot seem to get the flare nut started without seemingly cross-threading. There seems to be too much resistance when tightening. It looks straight, but the visibility is limited.

I do nearly all the work on our vehicles, but I would absolutely hire a mechanic next time for this job.

I'm going to cut the nut off of the old hose and see if that threads in with little resistance as I'm about at my wits end.

Thank you.

it is an arsehole for sure... my van needed it done twice because the first part was inferior quality.

the line angle is key, sometimes it needs a slight bend to thread in.
a hoist makes life easier.

connect the top portion last not first.

the other thing to be mindful of is make sure you do the manual air bleed procedure before starting the van.

2 seconds of dry start will eff the pump.

one of the vets here posted the procedure, front wheels off ground turn the wheel lock to lock and add fluid until the system is full and all air is out.

then fire it up