Yes, I've seen it and struggled with it just like yourself and the others who have responded. I've also found a remedy and have been living without the 'bleeding' or 'seeping' for 3-4 years now.
My particular setup is on my 67 SS 396 and I added the remote reservoir setup when I added power steering to retain the correct factory look for the 'early' Chevelles. I think they made the switch to the block/pump mounted style in 68 or 69. Anyway, back to the problem and the solution. Most places just want to sell you an inferior heater hose grade hose - especially when they hear you say it isn't under pressure and just for a 'gravity feed' type reservior. The problem is that this type of hose isn't designed for p/s fluid and it 'seeps' or 'sweats' the fluid rather quickly. I use the Valvoline SynPower Synthetic fluid but I assume any p/s fluid will do it. After several attempts asking the people at the parts counter and trying different types of 'heater hoses,' I finally got someone who knew a thing or two and was willing to help me find a hose that doesn't sweat. You need to ask for a hydraulic grade hose. You'll need to know your ID, length, etc. so they can find something that will work. I found mine at O'Reilly Auto Parts. Get plenty of length as it is bound to be stiff and can be cumbersome to get it routed correctly, especially with that J-bend you mentioned. I just used a couple of stainless hose clamps on the ends - the hose should have a pretty hard exterior (when compared to a heater or radiator hose) so the clamps won't compress it like you may be used to. Hydraulic hose of this size can also be relatively expensive if you're used to buying fuel or vacuum hose. Regardless, it will solve your problem and you won't have to worry or clean up after it anymore. Aaron Weaver 67 SS 396 Atchison, KS > > From: "Kent Lewis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2004/12/14 Tue PM 03:59:45 GMT > To: "The Chevelle Mailing List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Chevelle-list] ps hose "bleeding" through... ? > > On my '68 BB which has the remote reservoir for the power steering fluid > (mounted on the radiator support) - there is a hose which connects the > reservoir to the pump mounted on the engine. The fluid appears to be > "bleeding/weeping" through the pores in the rubber. It was a brand new GM > hose part #01485552 gr. 8.846 . The hose has been installed maybe 8 months > (?), but has been slowly bleeding the last 2 months or so. I wiped the hose > off about a week ago, and now there is enough fluid seeping through to cause > it to drip a small puddle on the inner fender well. The fluid I used is > made by REDLINE, it is a synthetic power steering fluid. > Has anyone seen anything like this before ? > > Kent > '68 Malibu ZZ502/502 :) > ACES #5102 > > >
