Question RE: Power steering oil line fix on AUII. Photo.

[Baldman]

Hey again guys, forgive me for creating a new thread on this, the old one I was reading up on is about 50 pages back that way and Im covered in oil. I would've dropped it in my other thread but I think the picture will better help others to understand the slightly confusing spot you need to cut at to replace the bolt instead of the entire hose when you spring a leak in your power steering line at the connection end. From what I've heard its a pretty common problem for the seal inside the bolt to blow out and give your alternator an oil bath.

As my other thread states, I had a problem with the power steering line leaking from the connection to the power steering oil box onto the alternator. I read up on the threads on how to fix it but I'm slightly confused as to where exactly I should make the cut to remove the bolt end from the pipe.

As I understand it, the cut needs to be made slowly and carefully here:



As to not damage the pipe underneath. The pipe can then be wrestled out of the bolt and a replacement can be fitted.

Have I found the right spot to make the cut to get at the sirclip or am I way off?

Thanks for any help.

Also what have you found the best place to be to pick up a replacement? Ford dealership?