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Post by Graham on Sept 13, 2005 21:15:42 GMT 11
Well, today was the day of my first mechanical failure in my '95 MU. (aside from a flat tyre and blown light bulb) My steering was a bit noisy and it turns out that the hose off the power steering pump has sprung a leak. I dropped in to my mechanic on the way home and he says that a replacement hose has to be made, not bought and that it cost him about $160 for the hose last time!! I'm going to remove it myself and try Enzed or someone for a replacement. Does anyone have experience with this problem? No a cheaper (but not dodgy) solution?  Cheers, Graham. |
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Post by Graham on Sept 19, 2005 20:37:52 GMT 11
Well, it's one stubborn hose, I can tell you that!
Its easiest to reach from above, but no matter what I did I couldn't disconnect it, so the MU is off to the mechanic and I'm forced to pay labour costs to remove an annoying hose.
About all I learned is that power steering fluid and other accumulated dirt on a diesel engine is near impossible to get off your hands and arms, short of using sandpaper.
I'll update final costs once the job is done.
Graham.
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Post by Graham on Sept 20, 2005 21:50:45 GMT 11
OK, the mechanic fixed it today and to get the hose off he pulled the bumper and radiator off first! Damn, no wonder I couldn't get the sucker out.
Cost was $280 all up, $90 labour and the rest for the hose & fittings! (Sydney prices?)
My MU is healthy again though if anyone wants to buy it!
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nig
Isuzu Junior
94 TD Rodeo
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Post by nig on Oct 5, 2005 20:43:49 GMT 11
Just noticed this thread - after I had replaced my hose today- thought I would share as my 94 Rodeo diesel is a bit like a long MU anyway Blew the hose last wekend out in the Brindabellas, climbing up from McIntyre's Hut, (just west of Canberra where I live). Had had a rather tense drive home over bush tracks and winding roads with lots of horrible noises coming out of the steering and rather unpredictable results when you turn the wheel. Anyway, on the way home I dropped in the local Repco expecting to pick up a new hose, only to be told they did not stock them, and my choices were to get one made up or go to my friendly local Holden dealer (also known as getting mugged  . I took the easy way out and got the Holden dealer to order one - $242!!!!!! It arrived this afternoon and it was no real drama to fit - I came down from the top and just managed to get room to swing a spanner a flat at a time to get the hose off the bottom pipe - mind you anyone with a set of well devloped forearms would probably have trouble - benefits of being a desk-bound wimp  |
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Post by Graham on Oct 5, 2005 23:57:48 GMT 11
hey, I'm a desk bound wimp too! Yeah, it was a tight squeeze getting the spanner down. Down from above was a lot easier than up from below. But after undoing the nut, it wouldn't pull apart! What did you undo? There's 2 below the plate and one above, I tried all 3 and different combinations of each and still couldn't get the sucker off. Oh well, interesting to see that Holden were only about 25% above other prices. Better than the 200% more the last time I got a price from them and I mean it's the last time L8r, G. |
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Post by geeves on Oct 6, 2005 11:08:45 GMT 11
I dont know about the aus situation but it seems similat to here I just ordered some wheel bearing parts costs from Holden were axle seal (at back of hub)$32 and needle roller $25 These parts are isuzu only Wheel bearing inner bearing $99 outer bearing $100 seal $28. Local bearing shop can sell me a bearing kit for $80 but cant match the other 2 parts
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nig
Isuzu Junior
94 TD Rodeo
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Post by nig on Oct 6, 2005 22:44:49 GMT 11
hey, I'm a desk bound wimp too! Yeah, it was a tight squeeze getting the spanner down. Down from above was a lot easier than up from below. But after undoing the nut, it wouldn't pull apart! What did you undo? There's 2 below the plate and one above, I tried all 3 and different combinations of each and still couldn't get the sucker off. Oh well, interesting to see that Holden were only about 25% above other prices. Better than the 200% more the last time I got a price from them and I mean it's the last time L8r, G. The fitting on the end of the hose goes through the plate, and there is a nut on other side that secures it to the plate - the hex above the plate is part of the end fitting on the hose. The fixed rigid pipe attaches via a union to the bottom of the hose - so to get it off first you undo the union nut, then undo the nut under the plate holding the hose by the hex above the plate. And you do all this going half a flat at a time because there is not enough room to swing the spanner a full flat |
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Post by Andrew on Oct 7, 2005 6:06:17 GMT 11
 Dont forget for NZ members we have access to new Isuzu parts via the NZ distributor. Dont buy retail email me first so I can get you the discount prices. Might not work all the time however I have found it very handy todate and saved more than a few bucks so far. Holden is short for "rip you off long time" so dont waste your $$$'s.
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Garth
Isuzu Senior
1989 Bighorn Irmsher R LWB
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Post by Garth on Oct 9, 2005 10:35:06 GMT 11
I know of a few isuzu's that have blown this power steering hose, generally if you can remove it and take the hose to any hydraulics outfit they will manufacture you a new hose with the old ends for around $100. Waitamata hydraulics in Auckland have done several of them that I know of, one on my truck before I purchased it.
Power steering system is pretty much self bleeding so just reinstall the hose, fill reservoir up and wind the steering lock to lock a few times with engine running then check the reservoir level and you should be away again.
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nealo
Isuzu Baby
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Post by nealo on Oct 29, 2005 6:14:06 GMT 11
Hey that's great news, my 92 Bighorn started leaking in the river last weekend and when I got home the reservoir was nearly empty. I stripped it off last night and you're right it isn't easy to get off but ever tried taking the generator off a series 1 Landie?. Anyway The hose appears OK so I have cleaned it all and reassembled it after applying quality grease to the O rings and a new stainless hose clip to the feed hose.
When I get some fluid 2day I'll test it. I was concerned at having to bleed it so it's nice to know that I don't need to worry!
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Post by Rick on Nov 30, 2005 21:32:52 GMT 11
Made a new power steering hose for my '99 Rodeo on a sunday arvo with bit sitting in the shed. I work at a hydraulic shop so hav all sorts of hydraulic gear at home. Made it in a way so if it blows again it is real easy to get of and any hydraulic hose shop can make another for about $40 or so, but a genuine hose will still fit if i get stuck. We make these at work and charge about $80
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Dont forget for NZ members we have access to new Isuzu parts via the NZ distributor. Dont buy retail email me first so I can get you the discount prices. Might not work all the time however I have found it very handy todate and saved more than a few bucks so far.