MSRP on the vw oem lines = $485.35 or Frank Condelli's flexible lines =$250.00. Considering the ease of install on the flexible lines and almost 1/2 the price seems to be a no brainer. Not sure of others prices that have chimed in here. That's just the info I could access quickly.
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David Clarkson
90 Westy

-----Original Message-----
From: Loren Busch <starwagen@GMAIL.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Sat, Aug 21, 2010 12:11 pm
Subject: Re: replacing power steering lines with hoses

And I'm sure you are right.  My response was general, for the type of 
product normally used by a manufacturer or in the general design of a 
hydraulic system. 
Just out of curiosity, how does the cost of high performance hose systems 
compare to replacing corroded steel lines in the case of the Vanagon? 
 
On Sat, Aug 21, 2010 at 8:57 AM, <insyncro@yahoo.com> wrote: 
 
> Disagree. 
> The hose and fittings I use are superior to the metal lines. 
> No flex and are rated for higher pressure than stock metal due to the 
> fittings I use. 
> 
> Check out -AN lines and fittings from earls aeroquip and other race 
> suppliers. 
> 
>