Power Steering Hose replacement options 91 240SX

[Firewind]

Well like every 240SX owner, I have a power steering leak on my stock 91 240SX with HICAS. I have taken off the power steering hose that is leaking and taken a picture. This line hooked up to the steering rack.



Now the rubber at the top has started to crack and leak from the top. I am wondering what my options are for replacing this like with something other then OEM. Since I won't be running a turbo for a few years, I am not looking to relocate it yet, in fact I am hoping to go cheap since I am almost out of money this year on the car project.

My one thought is the rest of the hose seems good, and cutting into that part, and splicing it with a ribbed brass splicer ( http://www.homedepot.com/webap...03358 ) I have used these before on small coolant hoses before, and they hold up amazing well, and it's nearly impossible to pull them out. I wouldn't expect the old hose to hold up more then 1 or 2 years of driving. (It's a seasonal car) So what is everyone thoughts on this idea, or any other options. I have also looked at AN fittings but they are going to be pushing me over budget for this year.

[Rex]

See if this helpsPower Steering Lines - High pressure side

[Firewind]

I believe mine that is leaking is the low pressure return side that goes from the rack to the reservoir. Their showing the high pressure side, which is not leaking... yet. Sadly enough that's out of range for my budget. I am looking for solutions closer to $40.

[Rex]

Look in the phone book for a local hydraulic line place and seen if they can replace the rubber end of your hard line?