Date:         Sun, 5 Sep 1999 21:02:33 -0700
Reply-To:     Randolph Feuerriegel <RFeuerriegel@BC.SYMPATICO.CA>
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From:         Randolph Feuerriegel <RFeuerriegel@BC.SYMPATICO.CA>
Subject:      Re: Power steering lines R & R
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Hi Alan

I replaced my P/S lines in my syncro a few months back with high
pressure hydraulic hose. A local hose & fitting shop used my original
threaded fittings to a new hose. Two bonus's here, a whole lot cheaper
than new steel lines and a whole lot easier to install. Cost me all of
75.00 Cdn. Note, you only need one high pressure line, the return line
can be a good thick walled hose. Also you might want to check out the
web site of Frank Condelli, who is offering these replacement hoses.

http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/hose.html

alan bosch wrote:
>
> Volks,
> Pulled Phred up on the ramp today to change the oil and filter and do a
> little sight-seeing under the engine.  Found a drip coming from what appears
> to be the power steering lines that snake up the passenger side of the bus,
> from rear to front.  Right where the lines take a turn for the straight run
> to the front, there's a rubber cushion, for lack of a better word, where the
> dripping seems to be coming from.  looks like I'll have to replace the whole
> length of both lines, as they're pretty rusty.  Anyone care to offer some
> in-sight into this procedure?  How tough is it to get the lines?  Are they
> dealer only parts?  What else should be replace at the same time?  Thank in
> advance for the advice...
>
> Alan Bosch
> & Phred ('88 Wolfsburg)
>
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R.Feuerriegel
88 syncro(now with an Audi 2.0L)