topping up power steering fluid

[Blue MK2]

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

[Gambit]

i paid ?45 for a set 2nd hand

they are ?180 new from ECP even dearer from VAG

[Gambit]

get a couple of weetabix into ya

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

[Blue MK2]

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

anymore for anymore?

[Gambit]

yeah just get the stuff from VAG

[Ant]

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.