Volvo Penta trim tilt hoses rebuild

[Galvez83]

Hi folks i need to pick your brain regarding the trim tilt hoses on the cylinders of dp-sm. This is a new to me boat and i noted 1 hose the crimped part is cracked and the other 3 are not looking too good. I am currently rebuilding engine and other things and somewhat on a budget. I looked into getting the hoses but 300 for 4 hoses is overpriced. I would like to get your opinion on getting the hoses rebuilt by a hydraulic hose supplier using the same connection threaded part. I would transfer the ends to new hoses. Of course with stainless crimp. What are your opinions on the matter.

 

[dypcdiver]

I went down this route a few years back as mine were chaffed where they rubbed against the transom shield. (salt water and barnacles, tube worm etc.) I was unable to find anyone who could or would attempt to make new ones, reusing the end fittings. So I bought new from VP.
Here is the bad bit, I was unable to get the hoses free from the manifold that passes though the transom shield despite having the correct spanner ie. Brake nipple spanner. I had to remove the hose connection inside the engine space and pull the manifold out with all 4 hoses attached. Beware.....
I have wrapped the hoses with the plastic spiral electrical cable tidy that can be replaced when worn rather than the hoses needing replaced.

 

[Scott Danforth]

there isnt a hydraulic shop around that will reuse fittings. they cant take that kind of liability

 

[stouchton]

Whenever possible, I put vise grips over the brake spanner - keeps it closed so it does not slip. Of course some things are too tight for this.

 

[Horigan]

If the hoses are going to be replaced, just cut them off and use a regular box end wrench.

 

[Galvez83]

Removing the hoses is not the problem. Having a hydraulic shop rebuild the hoses with new hoses but staying with the old stainless ends.

 

[jworth21]

When I replaced mine I had similar trouble with the manifold. Also, and more problematic, when I did finally get to the manifold, much of the threads of the aluminum manifold came out with the stainless ends of the hose fittings. I cleaned them up best I could with a bottom tap. So far it's holding. That little hunk of aluminum, no moving parts mind you, is shockingly expensive.