Re: Lost power steering

["Stephanie E. Gill" <gillS1@zianet.com>]

Brian Rollo wrote:
> 
> Has anyone had a problem with their powersteering in the Scirocco.  My
> power steering will leak a bottle of fluid in 3 minutes.  I know it is
> not the pump because it is leaking where the rack is.  Could it be a seal
> that can be fixed or do I need to replace the rack?  Does anyone know how
> much they cost.  The pump makes a whining noise when I turn the wheel.
> Any help will be greatly appreciated.
> 
> Thanks
> Brian
> 
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Hi Brian,

I experienced your problem last year and the solution was simple. 
Replace the power steering pressure hose which runs from the pump to the
rack.  The hose costs about $20 and the labor cost me $45.  Hope this
helps.

Steph
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