Re: Lost power steering

[kdbinney@juno.com (Kyle D Binney)]

I havent worked much with VW powersteering, but on all other cars I have
worked on I have found that their are o-rings between the hoses and the
pump or rack.  if an o-ring wears out (usually after something was
removed and replaced, could happen over time though) it leaks and air
gets into the fluid which causes the the whining noise that you get.  if
you leave it for awhile, even while adding fluid constantly, the pump
will wear out and will need to be replaced.

Kyle
 
On Wed, 23 Apr 1997 22:44:04 -0400 (EDT) Brian Rollo <rollob@db.erau.edu>
writes:
>
>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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