Power steering....but not?

[davidwinchell2 at sprynet.com (David L Winchell, II)]

Nate,

I could be wrong, but it sounds to me like there is air in the system some
where, most likely in the rack itself. Last summer I replaced my radiator
fan and shroud with one from a Passat. Lower profile, dual fan, sweet I
thought, until the blade had cut through the high pressure line for the
power steering. It dumped all the fluid. On the repair and refill mine did
something similar for a few minutes.  I had read in the Bentley to let the
car run and fill, turning the wheels lock to lock to allow all the air to
escape and topping off each turn. Seems to have cured my problem.

I am sure if it something else, the list will let you know. Just my
experience, hope it helps.

Dave

David Winchell, II
87 2.0L 16V Scirocco
84 Scirocco BBS Turbo G60
80 Scirocco S
04 .:R32 DBP
00 Silverado

-----Original Message-----
From: Nate Mellom [mailto:doubt@inwave.com] 
Sent: Tuesday, April 18, 2006 12:29 AM
To: Scirocco list
Subject: Power steering....but not?

So I have a power steering pump, and a power steering fluid reservoir, 
but, uh, no power steering.  It's been like this since I bought the car 
in October last year.  The steering doesn't feel overly heavy, pretty 
much feels like other non-PS VW's I've driven, but there are dead spots 
occasionally when turning the wheel, nothing drastic, just 
"not-quite-right".
Where should I start looking for problems?  The pump? Rack?  The 
reservior is full of fluid.

Thanks!
Nate
'88 16v

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