I have searched but didn't find an answer. My power steering pump leaks at the suction hose (workshop manual pg. N-29 item #2). It looks like either the suction hose is leaking or the clamps are bad. I am looking to replace the hose, but before I pull the old one off, does anyone have the dimensions of the hose? I can get the length by measuring it, but I am curious as to the inside diameter of the hose. Also, has anyone started using different clamps for this hose? If so, what are you using (type and size)?

Appreciate any help you can give me...

 

My advice (worth all of $0.02) is to pull the hose (don't forget to put a cup or rag under it) and take it to Advance Auto. They can match the ID of the hose. The outer diameter doesn't really matter. I think I just found a leak on my tonight and I think the hose clamps are fine. If not, get some worm style (I believe that's what they are called, might also be just called radiator clamps) clamps. They will definitly work fine. Make sure the hose is NOT a vacuum hose, it must be solvent resistant.