Re: IML: Power Steering Hose

[RandalPark@xxxxxxx]

Although, I think that everything else said about the front end rebuild is probably true, that hose was ready to go, and would have, even if the front end had not been rebuilt. The lesson should be to make sure that your power steering pressure hose is fresh no matter what. If you are having other work done, go ahead and change it.

My '60 caught fire when this happened to me in 1968. Luckily, in my case, nothing was harmed, not even the insulation on the wires. I happened to have a box of baking soda with me at the time, and put out the fire that was burning on the exhaust manifold immediately. The foolish thing that I did was open the hood while the fire was burning. Yes, I saved the car, but it could have seriously burned me. 

Paul

In an email dated Thu, 23 12 2004 1:19:58 am GMT, "Bob Kinker" <robertkinker@xxxxxxx> writes:

>I just got my Imp back from getting the front end rebuilt. What a difference
>it made. Rides like a dream. However, as we were turning into my driveway, a
>power steering hose sprung a leak, spraying p/s fluid on the hot exhaust
>manifold. It caught fire, and took the engine bay wiring harness with it.
>Luckily we were able to put it out before too much damage was caused. Let
>this be a warning to you guys, check your hoses, and replace them when you
>rebuild your front end. I figure the hose was fine for use with the worn
>out, sloppy front end. After it was tightened up (rebuilt) it required more
>pressure ?on the P/S pump to it's job, and the hose let go. ?I do feel lucky
>that it didn't blow on the road, with no water or fire extinguisher nearby.
>In that scenario, I would have lost my car! ?Maybe more! ? ?Can any of you
>guys recommend a source for a new harness? Or a very nice used one?
>Thanks, Bob
>
>Toasty 64 Crown Coupe
>
>


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