Power steering hoses

[davidkerryedwards]

I'm in the process of replacing the power steering hoses. They have been leaking
at both
ends of return hose and pump end of suction hose. The suction line has been
replaced a
number of times in the past. Today I pulled out the return line which I'm
pretty sure is
original. It was so hard it broke in pieces as I took it out. I'm going to
replace the hose with
high temperature hose,(300 degrees) install a cooler, and insulate the suction
line where it
runs left of the exhaust manifold and above my turbo. Anyone have any advice or
insights?
I've posted earlier that my fluid has been running very hot (228 degrees on a
cool day and
short drive). I've curious how hot other people's fluid is getting. Mine is
subject to more
heat than most since the suction hose runs above the aftermarket turbo. However
the
reservoir is close to the turbo on a turbo model so it could be sucking up heat
also. I'm
planning to mount the cooler on the backside of the first storage comparment on
the driver's
side. This has the advantage of not having the return line pass directly over
my turbo, (about
2 inches above it) which it has been doing

Kerry
82 FC 35
Denver