"Stop leak" on power steering for car - does it work?

[daventess]

I have a pinhole leak in the main power steering hose on my Honda CRV (mk3). Takes a while for the fluid to leak out all over the engine but it does do it over time.

Got an MOT coming up, a replacement hose is about the same as the value of the car, but I don;t want to replace the car for a couple of months yet.

So - my question is has anyone used one of the various "stop leak" products, and if so, does it actually work? It;s only a temp fix for sure.

The leak is very small, and topping up the fluid lasts for about 4-5 weeks before needing another top up.

 

[chaser]

I have a pinhole leak in the main power steering hose on my Honda CRV (mk3). Takes a while for the fluid to leak out all over the engine but it does do it over time.

Got an MOT coming up, a replacement hose is about the same as the value of the car, but I don;t want to replace the car for a couple of months yet.

So - my question is has anyone used one of the various "stop leak" products, and if so, does it actually work? It;s only a temp fix for sure.

The leak is very small, and topping up the fluid lasts for about 4-5 weeks before needing another top up.

Have you tried any of the hydraulics hose people, they will make you one for a fraction of the honda one.
The other stuff , you might as well p... On it.

 

[chaser]

Have you tried any of the hydraulics hose people, they will make you one for a fraction of the honda one.
The other stuff , you might as well p... On it.

Such as

Hydraulic Hose Repair, Hose Replacement - Pirtek

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[Clivefog]

Stop leak would work on the seals not the hose. Plug it with something a small self tapper perhaps and duct tape bandage for the MoT and replace ASAP.

 

[daventess]

The other stuff , you might as well p... On it.

That tends to be my default position on these things, too. But I thought I'd ask. I've contacted that company to see what they can do, thanks.

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[daventess]

Stop leak would work on the seals not the hose. Plug it with something a small self tapper perhaps and duct tape bandage for the MoT and replace ASAP.

I was planning on doing something like that, but I was wondering if a duck taped up hose would look suspicious to the MOT person? No idea how MOTs work these days

 

[tacr2man]

No dismantling allowed for mot , if not leaking at time of test then not a fail .

MOT inspection manual: cars and passenger vehicles - 2. Steering - Guidance - GOV.UK

Mechanical condition, steering wheel and column or handlebar, forks and yokes, steering play and electronic power steering (EPS) rules and inspection for car and passenger vehicle MOT tests.

www.gov.uk

 

[Clivefog]

If it is not leaking it is not a fail. Leaking most likely a major fail and not allowed back on the road until fixed..

 

[Landy Andy]

Put a ring of rubber around the hose with a jubilee clip around that. Worth a try.

 

[FrankNicklin]

Self amalgamating tape maybe but you will need to wrap it tight with layers as its quite thin and wrap well passed the leak on each side.

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[daventess]

Self amalgamating tape maybe.

oo, nice idea (I had to look that up!)

edit that said - it only sticks to itself? How would it "bind" to the pipe?

 

[FrankNicklin]

oo, nice idea (I had to look that up!)

Plenty on Amazon or Screwfix if you have one local.

Self-Amalgamating Rubber Tape Black 3m x 25mm - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Helps to make watertight seals for leaking pipes or waterproofing. Suitable for jointing, splicing and repairing cables, hoses, plastic and metallic tubes. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 1 minute.

www.screwfix.com

Sorry edited my post. Make sure you wrap it tight with layers and go well passed the leak on either side.

Stretch it as you apply it and it bonds to itself and grips/sticks to the surface. Just make sure its free of oil first though and no pressure in the system. For £4 its worth a punt, if it does work then thats all you have lost.

Loads of videos online showing how to use it.