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Christopher Dobbing
Jul 27, 2007 - 10:59PM
Power Steering Hose Blow Out

On the way back from my recent engine change I was almost home when I suddenly lost the power steering on a roundabout. The high pressure hose from the power steering pump had burst spraying hydraulic fluid everywhere. For further details of the problem and repair see the ROOF website. (Click Return to Website above).

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http://www.routemaster.dsl.pipex.com/Power%20steering%20blow%20out.htm

My bus number (if any): RM471 & RM2213

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Jul 27th, 2007 - 10:59 PM
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Brian Jennings
Jul 28, 2007 - 8:04PM
Re: Power Steering Hose Blow Out

Hi Chris - sounds very dramatic! Did you fit the new hose yourself? -it looks as if it is just a matter of using a spanner.Is there any prospect of getting an air lock with re-filling?

My bus number (if any): RML2302

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Christopher Dobbing
Jul 29, 2007 - 9:55AM
Re: Power Steering Hose Blow Out

A bit tricky to fit as access is difficult to the bottom of the power steering pump. I just topped up with hydraulic fluid and it all worked fine straight away. Thank goodness!

My bus number (if any): RM471 & RM2213

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Jul 29th, 2007 - 9:55 AM
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