John, we rebuild these hoses, I have some ready to ship, see the link below.  We do not put the restrictor in as it’s unavailable and removing the old restrictor and crimping it back in cannot be done, not by my rebuilder anyways.  It’s not a problem if you have new power steering HOSES, but if you have the original metal lines still there they will vibrate making a noise when the pressure is built up in the lines from turning the steering wheel.  No vibration or noise from the HOSES !   If you could find a shop near you that has the proper hose, must be over 1400 pounds pressure rated, the proper crimping equipment and have access to a new threaded end, reusing the banjo end, they could rebuild one of your hoses.

http://www.frankcondelli.com/staging1/store/index.php?route=product/product&path=61_71&product_id=535

> On Jan 14, 2016, at 11:02 PM, Automatic digest processor <LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> wrote:
> 
> Hose started leaking. Installed and removed four used hoses before finding
> a good one. It should be easy enough to make one of these hoses up, but
> there is a "restrictor" about midway the length of it, and without it the
> system is noisy as all getout. BTDT! Didn't want to go that route again.
> How does the restrictor work? And can the cracked/split section be removed
> and a new section spliced in. I have looked at  some new ones -non-VW - and
> am not impressed -especially with the price. The hose diameter is also a
> question for me,

      Please note that I will be away from my business travelling from November 16 until April 30, 2016.  Parts orders will be processed although not as quickly as usual.  I will always be available for contact by E-mail.  If you phone your call will be addressed by Steven and he will either call you back or advise you to contact me directly by E-mail.  

Cheers, 
   
Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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