[Aceway]

Car's going to be down for a while so I'm replacing the reservoir for an aluminum one and converting my power steering hoses to an fittings. Anyone know the quick connect fitting size for the cooler hoses?

[mweisdorfer]

Originally Posted by Aceway

Car's going to be down for a while so I'm replacing the reservoir for an aluminum one and converting my power steering hoses to an fittings. Anyone know the quick connect fitting size for the cooler hoses?

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[BavarianMagazine]

Originally Posted by Aceway

Car's going to be down for a while so I'm replacing the reservoir for an aluminum one and converting my power steering hoses to an fittings. Anyone know the quick connect fitting size for the cooler hoses?

Hey did you figure this out ever?

I have a 8an to 1/2 sae quick disconnect fitting and wondering if this will work.

Also what size lines did you use for the res? Currently I have 10an and 8an ready to install on my custom expansion tank/ps res setup

[e92_bron]

Originally Posted by BavarianMagazine

Hey did you figure this out ever?

I have a 8an to 1/2 sae quick disconnect fitting and wondering if this will work.

Also what size lines did you use for the res? Currently I have 10an and 8an ready to install on my custom expansion tank/ps res setup

I hate to revive a year old thread but posting this here for the next person who is looking to go AN fittings/braided lines for a reservoir relocate. I couldn't find the info when searching myself.

I got an aftermarket reservoir and mounted it to the LH shock mount. The OEM line running from the power steering cooler to reservoir will not reach length-wise, you could extend this by getting a 3/8 rubber hose with hose clamps or get a 5/8" hose barb to 10AN adapter (chasebays offers one).

With the 5/8" hose barb to 10AN adapter you will need to sand down the OEM hose barb from the cooler and/or the 5/8" end of the adapter very slightly to get it to seal properly with the oring provided. With that being said, the 1/2" to 8AN quick disconnect fitting will NOT work on the upper power steering cooler line leading to the reservoir.

Attached a pic and circled what I am referring to. This is for a car with no active steering only, I'm not sure if the line diameter differ on cars with.