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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: mak2503 on 01 November 2008, 16:48

Title: MK2 GTI 8V Leak
Post by: mak2503 on 01 November 2008, 16:48

Just took my car out as it only gets used at the weekend now and when I got to my drive and opened up the garage door I noticed that there was a trail of oil. I put it in the garage and it has left all of its oil on the garage floor.

When I jacked the car up I thought maybe I had knocked the sump but it is bone dry and the sump plug is still in place. Without getting a torch I can't see where the oil is coming from but it is just behind the sump.

Anyone got any ideas on what is behind the sump that would cause such a leak.

Title: Re: MK2 GTI 8V Leak
Post by: Mk2Kezza on 01 November 2008, 20:48

It could be from the headgasket? Your going to have to investigate by getting right under her and having a good look.

Title: Re: MK2 GTI 8V Leak
Post by: mak2503 on 02 November 2008, 12:25

Had a look at the car and it is power steering fluid which can only be better than having an oil leak.

Just need to have a look at a Haynes manual and see where it is coming from.

The bottle has been totally emptied.

Title: Re: MK2 GTI 8V Leak
Post by: sharpie on 02 November 2008, 13:15

check the power steering pump and the connections and the seals. i wouldn't be expecting the original seals and pump to have lasted all this time. mine has had a new pump and overhaul last year. get it sorted because running the rack dry won't be doing it any good.

Title: Re: MK2 GTI 8V Leak
Post by: Benrevs on 02 November 2008, 13:17

My pump failed once because the fluid got too low, wanna watch that! Ben

Title: Re: MK2 GTI 8V Leak
Post by: mak2503 on 02 November 2008, 14:21

Thanks for the advice but seeing as the fluid is only leaking on part of my driveway I know it only started leaking just before I got home.

I have pushed the car in and out of my garage until I find the source.

Does anyone have any diagrams for the power steering system as the Haynes manual does not have a lot of information on it?

Title: Re: MK2 GTI 8V Leak
Post by: sharpie on 02 November 2008, 15:32

find the pump, find the rack and follow where the lines go   :laugh:

Title: Re: MK2 GTI 8V Leak
Post by: rubjonny on 03 November 2008, 11:16

if its the rack you'll wish it was an oil leak  :grin:

Title: Re: MK2 GTI 8V Leak
Post by: AdamMk2 on 03 November 2008, 17:45

Also if Im right the power steering pump may be a possibility, only when the engines running the seal at the bottom of the pump (If you look laying on your front facing the car) It will be lower right I think.

This has a tendancy to go too.

Title: Re: MK2 GTI 8V Leak
Post by: Sub on 03 November 2008, 18:06

Just noticed your problem...

I had the same last week, lost oil and loss of PAS with a horrible noise.

Garage have told me that a hose / pipe has worn and a new one is around £150 and seemly difficult to fit.

Something to do with hydraulic return.......

Can anyone please advise, either where I can down load a diagram or if what they are saying sounds ok??

Many thanks

Title: Re: MK2 GTI 8V Leak
Post by: filthy on 03 November 2008, 19:04

If its the hoses, then I can make you new ones up for £65 for the high pressure, £55 for the low pressure return,

if its the metal pipes that run across the rack, i can do you a set for £35,

If it's the Rack, I've got one thats just been reconditioned for £130 to you... :smiley: