Here's the update. They removed the hose and took it to NAPA. Apparently the fittings require Aeroquip hose and none is available in Blanding. So the mechanic cut off a section of the existing hose planning to bypass the leak and reuse it. Unfortunately, he did not cut back far enough and after spending about an hour reattaching the fitting, I returned to tell him the leak was still in the shortened hose. So now he's cutting off more hose, reattaching the fitting, and reinstalling. Good thing the hose is extra long. The fitting is quite difficult to reattach if the exasperation level of the mechanic is any indication. He showed me the ID of the hose and how far it has to expand to accept the fitting. It must take some effort. I imagine hydraulic shops use some kind of machine to attach the fitting.

This is not the best solution but it should get us home if the rest of the line can hold up. I know an Aeroquip shop in Denver so I'll take it there when we get home.
That's good news about running the pump dry that long. I'm not in a position to drive home running it dry because I'm carrying about 1900lbs of rafting gear, people, and trailer so without the SLS the back is just inches off the ground. Doesn't seem like a safe driving configuration.

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