85 Volvo 240 PS questions

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I need to replace the hoses for my PS soon (they've rubbed against
each other, and one seems to have the ATF seeping through it), but I'm
having a heck of a time figuring something out.

The problem is, one local auto store has the 3/8th inch hose I need,
but not the 5/8th inch hose.

A lot of the sites Ive checked reference the pressure hose (which I
don't really need to change) and only 1 other hose.

My question is, what kind of hose can I use for the hoses? Instead
asking for a "power steering hose for an 85 Volvo" etc, could I ask
for another hose instead?

What are the 2 hoses that come off of the reservoir for? I mean, I
know they're for the PS, but one goes directly to the pump and the
other goes down to something close to the drivers side tire.

(here is a picture of the reservoir)

http://img.autopartswarehouse.com/live/M203082130OES.JPG
 
I need to replace the hoses for my PS soon (they've rubbed against
each other, and one seems to have the ATF seeping through it), but I'm
having a heck of a time figuring something out.

The problem is, one local auto store has the 3/8th inch hose I need,
but not the 5/8th inch hose.

A lot of the sites Ive checked reference the pressure hose (which I
don't really need to change) and only 1 other hose.

My question is, what kind of hose can I use for the hoses? Instead
asking for a "power steering hose for an 85 Volvo" etc, could I ask
for another hose instead?

What are the 2 hoses that come off of the reservoir for? I mean, I
know they're for the PS, but one goes directly to the pump and the
other goes down to something close to the drivers side tire.

(here is a picture of the reservoir)

http://img.autopartswarehouse.com/live/M203082130OES.JPG

5/8" fuel line should work fine, it's stocked at Schucks near me.
 
I need to replace the hoses for my PS soon (they've rubbed against
each other, and one seems to have the ATF seeping through it), but I'm
having a heck of a time figuring something out.

The problem is, one local auto store has the 3/8th inch hose I need,
but not the 5/8th inch hose.

A lot of the sites Ive checked reference the pressure hose (which I
don't really need to change) and only 1 other hose.

My question is, what kind of hose can I use for the hoses? Instead
asking for a "power steering hose for an 85 Volvo" etc, could I ask
for another hose instead?

What are the 2 hoses that come off of the reservoir for? I mean, I
know they're for the PS, but one goes directly to the pump and the
other goes down to something close to the drivers side tire.

(here is a picture of the reservoir)

http://img.autopartswarehouse.com/live/M203082130OES.JPG


Some NAPA auto parts stores used to specialize in custom-made
hydraulic hoses. Hopefully some still do.
 
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