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I checked with autozone for the ps pressure pump listed for $14 - $22 at their website. $21.99 was just a hose (probably one that can handle high pressure since most can't). I talked to the guy at one of autozones and he said $14.99 one has metal fittings on it (which would make it a real ps pressure hose) and he has it in stock. Then when I called in the evening, second shift people told me they don't have it. I went to yet another autozone and they had the $21.99 one available (without metal fittings). They not only didn't have the one with metal fittings, they weren't even able to order one. On the other hand, I found a pressure hose for ES series at PepBoys and it was very reasonable priced at $34. Does anyone know whether the rubber hose goes onto the metal fittings in pressure line or pressure line metal fittings go onto the hose. Reason I am asking is that ES pressure hose had the metal going onto the hose whereas when I looked at mine, and I am blurry on it, it looked like hose going onto the metal (reversed). I don't have anywhere to lift up the car else I would just look at my own setup. Crawling under the car is not a very appealing idea right now. Maybe later when there is no answer, I will have to do that.

Lexie, I believe it is the one going from the pump to the rack thus making it high pressure line. It is situated on the driver side front bottom section of the engine compartment. It is easily accessible (at least the part that is leaking) from the bottom. Suppose it is the high pressure line and it is leaking right where the rubber hose clamps on to the metal line, wouldn't it make sense to just change the rubber hose and clamp it on tightly, flush the rest of the system pretty good so that there is no debri left which will cause further detorriation (spelling). And then after couple of months change all three components together. By the way, what do you mean by big bucks? Ball park.

ATSCO POWER STEERING PUMP for a 1991 LEXUS LS400 ATSCO WITH RESERVOIR 5175 LLT $40.00 $104.99 It doesn't say if it is remanufactured. I don't think they have complete pressure hose. Just the rubber section of it. I am wondering if changing that will take care of the problem

I checked with autozone. Their pump price is pretty reasonable i-e $60 after you return the core. And it has LLT warranty on it. As for pressure hose, it is only $21.99! I think that is only the rubber portion with fittings so that it can slide onto the metal section. I have not seen the part yet, I would do that later on today. Let me have your thoughts on that. And rack and pinion is $110.00 after core with LLT. These are pretty good prices. Hopefully the guy putting them in is good as well.

Power Steering pressure hose is leaking pretty bad on my 91 LS400. You can see the rubber ripped up and leaking right where the rubber section of the hose joins with the metal section. My mechanic is telling me that it (pressure hose) will cost $475.00 to get it fixed (part is 375.00). PS Pump seems to be in a good shape. Rack, however is leaking as well. Based on previous posts, I have decided to replace all three parts (pump, hose & rack) soon, but not right now. I just want to get by for couple of months with minimal expense, (I am in the process of putting in a new engine for my 97 Honda Passport, to the tune of 3700). I was wondering: Is the price qouted reasonable? Is there a reliable after market part (pressure hose, as well as other two) available and for how much? Can I just change the rubber section of the hose for the time being? How much work is it to DIY. P.S. I was planning on putting a shield covering on PS pump, in case it goes bad and leaks onto the alternator. Any and all help will be appreciated.