power steering hoses

hi..got a 53 plate td5 and just noticed an oil leak front passenger side...after inspecting it seems the 2 power steering hoses have been rubbing against each other where they bend, added to the fact they are very rusty,and appear to be dripping....does anyone know if there is a reliable guide as to how to replace them,and if someone of average competance could do it? have been quoted over £300 for local l/r agent to complete...is that exessive? any help appreciated

They are a bolt in item IIRC, no special tools needed. Keep dirt out of open connections and refill slowly until reservoir is full, some steering boxes have a bleed nipple on the top, if so loosen untill fluid come out. Start engine and slowly turn lock to lock a couple of times to get air out.

Recheck levels and check again over a couple of days to make sure all is well.

Finaly wash off any fluid using dry water as TD5 leccies do not like the wet version.

regards

Dave

Thanks Dave,one other thing...been trying to find part nos for the hoses but just keep drawing a blank...i put in hoses and pipes but get nothing...dont suppose you know a number so i can get a price?
will get the dry water from halfords ( ha ha)

Sorry mate, no idea.

regards

Dave

You can probably get someone like Pirtek to make some up for you Pirtek UK : Europe's Number One provider of fluid transfer solutions. Hose replacement, mobile hose replacement.
They will come to you, or you could take the old hoses to them to use as a pattern

thanks...got a centre about 10 miles away...will call after w/end to see what they can do