Re: IML: 64 Crown Front End rebuild

[dardal@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]

Its not surprising your hose gave when you were parking.  That's when the loads
on the power steering are the highest.  Another source of increased load on the
power steering is reduced tire pressure.  When the temperatures drop, tire
pressures drop also.  Your car was in the shop for a while without being
driven.  That also tends to reduce tire pressures.  For some reason, a set of
tires constantly in use does not lose air as quickly.
D^2

Quoting Bob Kinker <robertkinker@xxxxxxx>:

> I just got my Imp back from getting the front end rebuilt. What a difference
> it made. Rides like a dream. However, as we were turning into my driveway, a
> power steering hose sprung a leak, spraying p/s fluid on the hot exhaust
> manifold. It caught fire, and took the engine bay wiring harness with it.
> Luckily we were able to put it out before too much damage was caused. Let
> this be a warning to you guys, check your hoses, and replace them when you
> rebuild your front end. I figure the hose was fine for use with the worn
> out, sloppy front end. After it was tightened up (rebuilt) it required more
> pressure  on the P/S pump to it's job, and the hose let go.  I do feel lucky
> that it didn't blow on the road, with no water or fire extinguisher nearby.
> In that scenario, I would have lost my car!  Maybe more!    Can any of you
> guys recommend a source for a new harness? Or a very nice used one?
> Thanks, Bob
> 
> Toasty 64 Crown Coupe
> 
> 





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