I just noticed that the power steering hoses in my Vanagon - the metal lines on the
right side of the engine compartment were very corroded.  I took notice of them
because the metal lines on my Toy*#!a truck were dripping a lot of fluid - had to top
it off daily. So I called the dealer parts counter to get a price - $369 - OUCH!  I
figured that a high pressure rubber line should work.  I measured it, and sized the
fittings, and went to a farm implements shop.  They made up one for me and pressed on
the fittings in 10 minutes. I also bought the low pressure line. Both cost me $53  So
now I know what to do when those long lines in my Vanagon die. I bet they could make
AC hoses too.  They had "tons" of various sized hoses and racks of fittings.

Gary
88GL