power steering line leaking

[Bdub]

The hard line going into my steering rack is just disintigrating. I thought I saw somewhere that instead of replacing the whole line, because it is such a bitch to get to, they just cut off the yucky part, and used some hose and clamped the ends. Does this sound like a good idea?
The line going into the steering rack is viritually impossible to reach with a wrench without removing a ton of stuff, and it would only seem easier to do it this half assed, hackjob way.

[Legacy777]

Is it the high pressure line or low pressure retun line?

if it's the high pressure line, I wouldn't even attempt to use hose and clamps. If it's the low pressure side, it might be doable, but would likely be a hack job.

[Bdub]

It's not the pressure line, but the return line. I actually have a brand new replacement line, but I have no clue how I can access one side of the line which goes into the steering rack itself, without actually have to drop the whole assembly. I bought the line to actually prevent doing so. I'm beginning to think it isn't possible without dropping the rack.

[Legacy777]

You may be able to loosen the rack and get it down just a little bit to get access to the fitting.