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Clovance

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Hey guys,

My high pressure hose is leaking and ive already found out which it is:
Holden Commodore VT Series 1, 6 Cylinder High Pressure Hose (9/97

Also, is it the same for series1 as in series2? Unfortunately i havent found any information about that in my workshop manual...

So, howto change it? I have found a few howtos for other cars but not one for a commodore...

Is it hard to replace? What do i have to keep in mind?

Thanks in advance!
 

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I have to do the high pressure hose, powersteering pump and reservoir in the near future too, just awaiting parts.

Raise the vehicle and support with jack stands.
Disconnect negative battery terminal.
Loosen and remove the flare nut of the high pressure hose in the powersteering rack and let the powersteering fluid gravity feed into an adequate container.
Loosen and remove the flare nut of the high pressure hose in the powersteering pump and remove hose from vehicle.
Install new high pressure hose in vehicle with o-rings intact and lubricated.
Hand tighten flare nut to powersteering pump.
Hand tighten flare nut to powersteering rack.
Check hose for correct orientation and tighten flare nuts to correct torque. Firm is good.
Fill powersteering reservoir with ATF III or designated powersteeing fluid.
Reconnect negative battery terminal.
Start the vehicle and check for the correct reservoir level.
Raise the engine RPM to 1500-2000 and turn the wheel lock to lock four to six times.
Lower engine RPM to idle and check reservoir level. Top up if necessary.
Inspect for fluid leaks. Rectify if necessary.
Clean up all fluid from work area and vehicle. Dispose of fluid correctly.
Lower vehicle to ground.
Test drive for correct operation. Check level again after test drive.

Job done.
 

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Below is the correct procedure for bleeding/refilling the steering hydraulic system from the Holden Maintenance CD:

CAUTIONARY NOTES:
1. If the fluid level is low in the fluid reservoir, air will be drawn in and mixed with the fluid in small bubbles. If the pump is allowed to continue operation, an increasing amount of air will be drawn into the system, causing the
fluid volume to increase to a point where the reservoir will overflow. Sudden releases in pressure that will occur when the steering is suddenly taken off a 'full lock' condition, will cause dramatic eruptions of fluid from the
reservoir. The separation of air entrapped under these conditions will be extremely difficult to remove and may take several days.
2. If the steering rack assembly requires replacement, a large volume of air will be required to be purged, which means that the reservoir fluid level will fall rapidly when the engine is started.
3. During bleeding, it is important that the front wheels are clear of the ground and that the steering is not held forcibly against the steering stops.
BLEEDING/REFILLING PROCEDURE
1. Raise front of vehicle and place on safety stands.
2. With engine not running, add fluid to reservoir to the maximum mark (or greater, if it is known that the steering gear is empty).
3. Start engine and allow to run for only 2-3 seconds. Do not turn the steering wheel at this point.
4. Continue with Steps 2 and 3 until the fluid level remains constant.
5. Start and run the engine at idle speed, turning the steering wheel from lock to lock, without holding at the full lock positions (this will build up high pressures, atomising any entrapped air). Repeat this procedure from six to eight times. Stop the engine, check the fluid level and top up to the maximum level, as required.
6. Start and run the engine at idle speed. Again turn the steering wheel from lock to lock but now slowly build up the pressure levels by holding against the full lock position from 1-2 seconds. Repeat this procedure from four
to six times. Stop the engine and top up the fluid level to the maximum mark, as required.
NOTE:
While the majority of entrapped air will be removed by the above process, a small amount may remain, which can only be removed by alternate circulation and settling of the fluid for a prolonged period. This is usually achieved automatically after two to three days, with daily driving and settling overnight.
7. Turn the steering wheel to the straight ahead position, lower vehicle to the ground and turn ignition 'OFF'.
 

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Thanks for that!!!

Have u heard of this "stop leak power steering fluid"? Anyone experiences with that? Can u recommen it an is it a try worth? My house is only a bit leaking.
 

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Thanks for that!!!

Have u heard of this "stop leak power steering fluid"?

Yes.

Anyone experiences with that?

No, but it isn't necessary to have.

Can u recommen it an is it a try worth?

No.

My house is only a bit leaking.

Your call then. They don't get better and there's nothing that a bottle of fluid can do to fix what is fundamentally a physical problem; the hose has a leak path somewhere. If it really is minor, then wash it and leave replacing it for a while.
 

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I have stop leak in my pump ATM but definitely not a perm repair though I don't even know were the leak is coming from but for about $100 you can get good second hand pump and new hoses and not hard to replace and if you want to temporary repair the leak then stop leak starts at $8.00 a bottle from supercheap
 

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Thanks for that!!!

Have u heard of this "stop leak power steering fluid"? Anyone experiences with that? Can u recommen it an is it a try worth? My house is only a bit leaking.
Yes dont use it.It puts sludge thru your system.Also its around 50 bucks a bottle so put that towards a repair as bandaid solutions with fluids never last or work at all.
 
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