Power steering line or rack?

Just wanna know if this needs a line or a rack replacement, I've never had this issue before. Bad powersteering leak

 

Really good documentary pix!


Thinking that line that has masking tape (???) around it.

 

I have no honest idea, I've felt it before and it might be some kind of weld. It's hardened and has been like that since I got it

 

That’s JB weld! 95% sure!

 

Any idea how to get it off? Blowtorch maybe? Replacing the line would be easy but that makes it an issue

 

Next step trying to find tht line

I’m not positive but bc the location is furthest to end of rack, my guess is that is return line
Follow hard line up to make sure
(Or maybe another member will confirm)

 

From what I can tell it's likely one of these steering rack lines

 

Firstly
Chisel that epoxy shit fix off with flathead
Then u will have better idea what you’re dealing with

 

That one

 

Gotcha, I'll have a go at it either tonight or tomorrow and post an update on what I find, Cheers

 

Keep everyone posted!

TG line available!!!!!

 

For a 2001 taco, if the rack has not been done yet, you might as well replace rack assembly. It's either on the way out, or it is the problem.

 

Oh
To take off line
Use one of these $10

 

I've definitely considered it. I ran an experiment a few weeks ago where I ran trans tune through the system and it turned like butter though. At least while it still had fluid in it. Dust boots also aren't soaked, the grime is from oil filter leaks and power steering as far as I know

 

So what oil leaks do you have? Valve covers done yet?

By the way I'm a mechanic, with most of my experience being with Toyota trucks.

 

It wasn't actually either, just a defective filter. Based on dark edges at the valve covers I believe the valve covers have already been done, no moisture or leaking there as of today. I've been trying to get in contact with the previous owner to follow up on his repairs. So far the only leak I have left is power steering

That's cool btw, I'd love to become a toyota tech