Date: Mon, 26 Oct 2009 13:40:07 -0700
Reply-To: Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Roger Whittaker <rogerwhitt1@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Think I have sprung a leak in my powersteering lines! Need
some guidance please.
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dear steerr
there you go
ken offers an easy fix ...
by the way i just noticed the reference to copper lines and re read ...
oh my gosh ...
after working some time in a hydraulic repair shop
i can recomend only one thing hydraulic fittings on power steering are
stainless steel ...
my apology for not being more thorough first time through
yours
On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 11:34 AM, Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@mac.com>wrote:
> Where in the bently does it show info on the lines themselves? I could not
> find it in there? All I saw was info on the rack, the pump and thats it.
>
> If I want to make my own hoses does anyone know the specs? Can anyone
> confirm the specs that were provided to me? Just showing up at hose shop and
> asking someone to come and look at my van and make hoses is this normal or
> even acceptable? Won't they look at me like you have to have some info for
> us to start with? No?
>
> R
>
> On Oct 26, 2009, at 1:49 PM, Roger Whittaker wrote:
>
> dear steer
>
> you need to fill the pump and get the vehicle up in the air
> or a person under neath
> wear safety glasses no matter which to ensure you do not get into eyes
>
> have another person move the wheel so you can see where leaks are coming
> from
> could be the ram could be hose could be pump could be ???
> it will not drip under pressure so it will be noticed ...
>
> ressit the temptation to touch stuff while the vehicle is running least you
> should get fingers into belts etc
>
> a competent hydraulic shop that handles fittings should have the ability to
> effect repairs
> look for the label Parker or Stehr on the marquee of the shop (there are
> others too )
>
> ask if they do vehicle hydraulic ... power steering in particular
>
> you should be able to do this yourself ..
>
> GET A BENTLEY SERVICE MANUAL
>
> as discussed before on this list ...
> showing up at a shop with parts in hand will likely upset a mechanic more
> that set them at ease
>
> they are in the parts business too ...
> what is important is to price out the job carefully ...
> even more important than that is to find a shop who will be competent and
> reasonable too
> reasonable also means that when required parts have to be created or
> repaired rather than replaced only with new
>
> all other comments removed from post by author
> yours
>
>
> On Mon, Oct 26, 2009 at 10:06 AM, Robert Stewart <robertmstewart@mac.com>wrote:
>
>> Hi everyone,
>>
>> I need some guidance please.
>>
>> I have a 2.1L Automatic 1988 Wolfsburg. Just rebuilt the engine and
>> had all new hoses put on.
>>
>> Prior to the install the power steering pump had a minor leak, now
>> after the rebuild no leak.
>>
>> 2 days ago in pouring rain I noticed the steering was very stiff. So I
>> looked at the ATF fluid in the Power Steering Tank. It was almost
>> empty so I filled it.
>>
>> 10 minutes later it was making noise when trying to turn at slow
>> speeds pulling from the parking lot. So I filled again with some Lucas
>> Stop leak and topped it off with some more ATF.
>>
>> Got home and it was empty. So I look today to see if I can see
>> anything. I had the lines replaced the fat & thin lines with copper
>> ones in 2007 I believe. I am noticing some red fluid around some areas
>> of the lines but I can't be sure where its really coming from.
>>
>> Where are the key areas to look for leaks?
>>
>> Will it kill my pump if I drive it with some fluid in it that drains
>> out over the time of me driving it to get it fixed?
>>
>> I assume the best thing to do is just replace them with Hydraulic lines?
>>
>> Walrus from the Samba posted some details on having them custom made
>> but I need someone to confirm his data please. He stated they should
>> run around $40.
>>
>> I assume I need to go to hydraulic shop or tractor shop to get them
>> made?
>>
>> Walrus's instructions for building 2 Power Steering lines:
>>
>> http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=147368&highlight=steering+fluid+leak
>>
>> High Press line
>> 11.5' long, two female compression fittings, 16x1.5mm
>> Needs to be flex industrial stainless braided rated 4200lb. I.D. is
>> 5/16".
>> I believe I used 3/8". Connects where metal line junctions with the
>> 1.5' section of hose held onto pump with banjo bolt.
>>
>> Low Press line
>> 13' long, Needs to be rated 400lb? 1/2" I believe.
>> Connects from Reservoir to rack. I cut the pipe 4 inches from rack and
>> connected by sliding hose over pipe and used hose clamps. Other end
>> hose clamps to reservoir.
>>
>> Is this an easy job for one person to do in their backyard?
>> How long should it take?
>>
>> If I brought the lines to a mechanic with a lift how long should it
>> take to replace the lines and add the fluid?
>>
>> Do the lines need to be bled out or anything? A special process for
>> testing it and making sure its installed properly?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Robert
>> NY
>>
>
>
>
> --
> roger w
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