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mayhemsurfer14 · 02-06-2012, 04:55 PM

Hey guys I need some suggestions..
The first thread on my power steering line, the one that goes from the pump to the steering rack, is messed up (stripped). I can't use a tap&dye set to rethread it because the line flares at the tip, so the tap&dye won't fit around that.
Size is 1.5

Any other suggestions, help asap please.

Thanks,
E

godrifttoday · 02-06-2012, 09:43 PM

get a new one? or used

Viggs · 02-07-2012, 02:45 PM

Use a thread file, they usually come with most rethread kits. If you have never seen one it looks like a square rod about 10 inches long and each side on each end has a different thread pitch, 8 total.

e5s4y · 02-07-2012, 02:54 PM

replace with a braided steel line?

mayhemsurfer14 · 02-08-2012, 06:34 PM

Got a rethread tool, thanks for the opinions and help, much appreciated!!!

Thanks,
E

02-06-2012, 04:55 PM	#1
mayhemsurfer14 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: upland, ca Posts: 77 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Power Steering Hard Line Hey guys I need some suggestions.. The first thread on my power steering line, the one that goes from the pump to the steering rack, is messed up (stripped). I can't use a tap&dye set to rethread it because the line flares at the tip, so the tap&dye won't fit around that. Size is 1.5 Any other suggestions, help asap please. Thanks, E

02-06-2012, 09:43 PM	#2
godrifttoday Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: los angeles Age: 41 Posts: 3,120 Trader Rating: (82) Feedback Score: 82 reviews	get a new one? or used __________________ NEED Bolt kits for your car?

02-07-2012, 02:54 PM	#4
e5s4y Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Jacksonville Age: 34 Posts: 340 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	replace with a braided steel line? __________________ BustedS13: anything you can hide on your person is free. junkyard law.

02-07-2012, 02:45 PM	#3
Viggs Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Buffalo Posts: 177 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Use a thread file, they usually come with most rethread kits. If you have never seen one it looks like a square rod about 10 inches long and each side on each end has a different thread pitch, 8 total.

02-08-2012, 06:34 PM	#5
mayhemsurfer14 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: upland, ca Posts: 77 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Got a rethread tool, thanks for the opinions and help, much appreciated!!! Thanks, E