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Old 26th February 2020, 04:02 PM
spannerrash spannerrash is offline
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Hi Frank,

Yes, I remember the job, I can assure you that the compression fittings are fine with the pressure. The DIN 2353 spec metric compression fittings we used are rated at 315 Bar (4569psi) maximum working pressure, with a 4 to1 safety factor. Power steering systems can peak up to 1000psi so we are massively within the safety margin. We have used this method for remanufacturing power steering hoses hundreds of times and have never had any problems, we have never had a customer report that any MOT inspector has queried the use of compression fittings on power steering.

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What we have now is ambiguity.

So folks, I guess the question now is, does anyone trust Spectrum enough to throw these hoses on a car and try em?

To be honest. If I were desperate enough and the car was off the road because of hoses, I would. But that's easy for me to say because I'm not and so I don't need to. Not just yet anyhow.

Thanks Frank
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