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JMyerz
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So its all back together and here is what I have learned.
There are several reasons why Rover hoses end up leaking after a short time according to this custom hose shop.
#1 The material, LR uses a nylon braided hose which is sub par for PS applications.
#2 The clamps put on by the factory suck. Nothing less than a worm gear clamp should be used.
#3 The hoses run so close to the exhaust manifold that heat is a huge issue and degrades the hoses quickly. Hence the sexy blue uber high temp hoses.
#4 The fittings that LR uses to join the rubber and hardlines are sub par.
On to the pics, I wish you could see these first hand, another piece of hardware that belongs on my wall instead of getting all dirty in the Rover engine.
There is a trick disconnect on the high pressure hose that allows you to rotate the hose freely and also disconnect it, make for a much easier install.
Pics:
The steering system is much much much better than before. Better than new even, it super responisve and smooth now. These hoses will take all the abuse on the rocks that one could throw at it.
Justin
There are several reasons why Rover hoses end up leaking after a short time according to this custom hose shop.
#1 The material, LR uses a nylon braided hose which is sub par for PS applications.
#2 The clamps put on by the factory suck. Nothing less than a worm gear clamp should be used.
#3 The hoses run so close to the exhaust manifold that heat is a huge issue and degrades the hoses quickly. Hence the sexy blue uber high temp hoses.
#4 The fittings that LR uses to join the rubber and hardlines are sub par.
On to the pics, I wish you could see these first hand, another piece of hardware that belongs on my wall instead of getting all dirty in the Rover engine.
There is a trick disconnect on the high pressure hose that allows you to rotate the hose freely and also disconnect it, make for a much easier install.
Pics:
The steering system is much much much better than before. Better than new even, it super responisve and smooth now. These hoses will take all the abuse on the rocks that one could throw at it.
Justin
