Power steering line replacement

[driven]

While I have the rad out, I thought I'd replace the leaking power steering lines from the resevoir. This seems to be a common problem. I noticed that the clamps not removable. Is this a high pressure line? Can I cut the line and fit a new clamp, or do I have to replace the entire line (two of them actually)?

 

[driven]

sorry, didn't mean to repost

 

[campbell]

What year is your Discovery?
They are removable on my 99 D2. You have to use a flat-head screw driver or something to unhook the locking mechanism. Then use needle nosed pliers to lock it back together.

 

[Joey]

I just took the old ones off and installed new lines and regular hose clamps...no more leaks... these are the low presure lines....High pressure lines have threaded fittings.

 

[Frode Haaland]

Low pressure lines
Most leaks do come from the puny hoseclamps on low-pressure lines. Plain remove and replace with a cheap aftermarket one and it will still be better than when it left Lode Lane. (Using higher quality clamps is of course better)...

http://www.sf.hiof.no/~frodehaa/pashose.htm