anyone suffer blown power steering pump?

[mikeinaustin]

I have a 2002 tundra v8 (175k miles). i have not had time to fully investigate, but it looks like all the fluid blew out the very front of the power steering pump itself, all in a matter of a few seconds. really, not sure if seals inside the pump failed or if the high pressure hose/fitting very near the high pressure pump failed. replacement pumps don't look too expensive, but that high pressure hose is really expensive.

[mikeinaustin]

well the power steering pump did blow. the bad news is, there is a possibility that the high pressure hose is leaking as well, won't know until new pump installed. these form fitted high pressure hoses are expensive, > $700 i believe. Has anyone tried custom hydraulic shops that specialize in repairing high pressure equipment/hoses? Anyone do this with their tundra high pressure power steering line?

[marvbest]

I had both an AC freon and a power steering hose custom made by a local shop that specializes in high pressure hoses (mostly hydraulic). I just took them my old leaking hoses & they made up replacements that were identical as far as custom bends, length, etc. Cost was approx. 25% of what the Honda dealer wanted at that time.

[noahrexion]

Yep, just bring it into custom place. Usually takes 10 minutes for someone who knows what they're doing. Shouldn't be more than $40

[LUMP]

Mine rusted out on my 01 last summer. And yes the Toyota replacement was very expensive. Hope a custom guy can do yours. Wish I would have thought of trying that!