[AlexDevlin]

In mine the hose went just because of age. There was a growling sound from the pump if you turned the wheel but that was due to the fluid level being low. The growl was the pump sucking at nothing. Can't say I've ever heard of a pump going bad and over pressuring the line.

I think getting the pump replaced at the same time is your call. If you can afford it and it gives you peace of mind then go for it. I would probably go for the new hose and see what happens then.

One thing you could try, put some fluid in the pump and turn the wheel side to side. It will take a turn or several to get all the fluid in and the air out. Then you can hear the growl if it's still there with full fluid. Watch out 'cos you will have fluid spraying out of the hose and depending on how shot the hose is you may not be able to get enough fluid in to fill it.

Good luck and hope I helped out some.

Alex Devlin