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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: Blue MK2 on 06 February 2004, 11:13

Title: topping up power steering fluid
Post by: Blue MK2 on 06 February 2004, 11:13

Ive noticed that my power steering fluid is low and looks to me like it has leaked out over the months by the power steering hose.

Ive heard that the hose is expensive to replace but how expensive exactly ???

Also the tank with the P/S fluid... I cant open it!

What, Were, who and how to drain it please?

Thanx in advance :)

Blue

Title: Re:topping up power steering fluid
Post by: Gambit on 06 February 2004, 11:22

i paid ?45 for a set 2nd hand

they are ?180 new from ECP even dearer from VAG

Title: Re:topping up power steering fluid
Post by: Gambit on 06 February 2004, 11:26

get a couple of weetabix into ya ;D

to drain it you just disconnect one of the pipes then turn the steering from lock to lock a few times

Title: Re:topping up power steering fluid
Post by: Blue MK2 on 06 February 2004, 11:34

nice one Gambino ;)
Is there a certain fluid i should use? Get it from VW i suppose?

anymore for anymore? ;D

Title: Re:topping up power steering fluid
Post by: Gambit on 06 February 2004, 11:41

yeah just get the stuff from VAG

Title: Re:topping up power steering fluid
Post by: Ant on 06 February 2004, 14:16

I used a couple of bit of wood to release the top of mine, you could use a wrench or somet' but be careful you dont damage the top.