Power Steering return line

[simonsayz1]

OK.. so t looks like I need a power steering return line from the steering gearbox but they no longer exist. Any Ideas???

[circmand]

Do not exist? I can't imagine they all just stopped existing. I doubt if it is even VX specific. Try Isuzuparts.com. You may have to order but they can still get parts from Japan just a lobg wait.

[simonsayz1]

I called Isuzuparts.com and they said backorder with no ETA:mad:

[VXorado]

I would find a used one at a junkyard (Troopers have the same gearbox) or have a shop make one for you. I've always heard there are plenty of shops around that can make custom power steering hose for a decent price.

[tom4bren]

You may need to try several parts places.

I recently found that Advanced Auto & Auto Zone both do not list a certain Serpentine Belt ... but NAPA does ... go figger.

It's probably the same hose for Troopers/Amigos/Rodeos.

[simonsayz1]

Think I found one, old dealer in the area found one in Tennessee. Other shop I'm working with (another old isuzu dealer) was shocked I found it.

[Leon R]

I got my on ebay for $45/shipped. Seemed nice enough. Probably not as good as OEM, but then again, OEM hose failed (leaked at the crimp), so I am not sure this was actually inferior.

[simonsayz1]

Leon,
do you know who you bought it from?

[Leon R]

This thread has all the PN's and some of the vendors.

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=23431

I am not sure who I used, at this point.

[simonsayz1]

Thx for the reply. Unfortunately I need the line that goes from the gearbox to the resvoir. In same boat as evilcutter

[Knigh7s]

You're talking about the Return Hose right, not the high pressure hose or feed hose.

http://www.acurapartswarehouse.com/oem/acura~hose~flex~p~s~8-97171-952-1.html

I've ordered my two transmission cooler lines from them last year with no problems.

Part Number: 8-97178-427-1 Feed Hose
Part Number: 8-97216-180-3 Pressure Hose
Part Number: 8-97171-952-2 Return Hose (Old Part Number was: 8-97171-952-1) - I guess this one? As it goes to the Gear Box.

Vehicross Parts Identification Catalog (http://myvehicross.com/download/vehicross-part-identification-catalog/)
Number 11 in the image on page 1434

http://www.autonationpartsdirect.com/oe-acura/8971719522

[simonsayz1]

Yep, part #8-97171-952-2. number 20 in the image https://www.partswebsite.com/stores/partsimages/parts4/4628215.gif
When I called he said it was back ordered and no ETA. I did find one in Tennessee (I think).
For future reference.....how do I know what parts are interchangeable?

[Knigh7s]

Good luck finding it...

As for interchangeable... That's the difficult part. I usually look for the original part number on the part catalog I link on other post, and search it. It's just time consuming to do your research on a part # and find if there were any revisions to the part that also had a part # change...

[simonsayz1]

Thx. Link didn't work for me. If the one from TN doesn't work I'll definitely buy the one for Acura.

[Knigh7s]

Fixed the link... And I was looking at those prices... OUCH! :eek: