Edelmann 80031 Power Steering Return Line Hose Assembly - Control Valve To Cooler, From Gear or Gear To Cooler

Edelmann 80031 Return Line Assembly

The Edelmann 80031 power steering return line hose assembly is built for direct replacement on a wide range of classic Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications. With a 48-inch hose length and cut-to-fit design, it supports clean routing from the gear to the cooler or reservoir on the listed vehicles.

Edelmann’s Return Line Assembly line focuses on OE-style routing and hose construction for a precise fit in the available space. This helps maintain proper steering system flow while resisting heat, pressure pulsation, and contamination-related breakdown.

Key Features

• 48-inch hose length for cut-to-fit installation
• OE-style routing and bend profile for listed applications
• Built for power steering return-side service
• Constructed to handle steering-system heat and pulsation
• Designed for classic Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury fitments

Detailed Description

This power steering return line hose assembly is intended for vehicles that require a return-side hose between the gear, cooler, or reservoir. It is a direct-fit solution for many 1972-1979 Ford Thunderbird, LTD, Lincoln Continental, Mercury Cougar, Grand Marquis, Marquis, Montego, Monarch, and related models. The Edelmann 80031 is also cross-referenced to Gates 36272 and OSC 453 for the same application.

As part of the Edelmann Return Line Assembly product line, this hose is engineered to duplicate original hose routing and fitment details. That makes it a practical choice when replacing a worn or leaking power steering return hose on older steering systems.

What It Helps Fix

• Power steering fluid leaks at the return hose
• Cracked, hardened, or heat-damaged hose material
• Poor hose routing caused by an incorrect replacement part
• Steering fluid contamination from a deteriorating hose
• Loss of steering assist from a compromised return line

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify the vehicle’s steering setup before ordering, including gear-to-cooler, from-gear, or control-valve-to-cooler routing.
• Use the listed fitment notes for hydroboost, conventional, police package, skid control, and cooler-equipped applications.
• Because this is a cut-to-fit hose assembly, measure the original routing carefully before trimming.
• Confirm reservoir tube count and pump/fitting style on the vehicle before installation.

Quality Assurance

Edelmann states that its power steering hoses are built to match or exceed OE specifications and are constructed with materials selected to resist premature failure, heat, and pressure pulsation in steering systems.