power steering pipes.

1995 VAUXHALL FRONTERRA
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KEITH50
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Hi, I am having a lot of trouble getting the bolts on the end of the power steering pipes to bite, have tried every which way poss, but they will just not bite !! Is there a special tool that is required ??
Jan 27, 2012 at 10:26 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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No there is not, it is a matter of ensuring that the pipe is aligned square to the nipple and ensure that you have not already damaged the thread.
Jan 27, 2012 at 7:14 PM
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