PS Line Replace

[Gilles]

Originally Posted by maytag

I also have a leak where it goes into the steering rack.
I see that Pelican sells O-rings for the power steering. This isn't just that simple is it,?

Hello Maytag,

Yes, as long as you use the correct size O'rings it should take you a few minutes to replace them, as previously mentioned by Tom, the two hoses are held in position by a single bolt and plate (a surprisingly simple design used across the all VW product line).

Good luck,
Gilles

[maytag]

Originally Posted by Gilles

Hello Maytag,

Yes, as long as you use the correct size O'rings it should take you a few minutes to replace them, as previously mentioned by Tom, the two hoses are held in position by a single bolt and plate (a surprisingly simple design used across the all VW product line).

Good luck,
Gilles

Thanks, Gilles. To be sure we are on the same page, note that in both places, it is leaking from the back of the fitting, where the plastic hose enters. It is not leaking at the fitting where it goes into the rack, or at the fitting where it connects to the other hose (where the o-rings are)
I'm not sure an o-ring will solve that?
What do you think? Help me find a way to think that'll do it, cuz I'm game to find an o-ring or two tomorrow, haha!

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[Gilles]

Maytag, since the rack is full of gunk I am guessing the oil rings to be the culprit

If your car is drivable clean everything up, :-) and you should be able to see where the leak is originating.

Not sure I understood you well (sorry), are you suspecting that the leak is coming from the rear side of the fitting, at the end of the rubber hose..? That is sipping alright but not enough to create the mess at the rack anyway (IMHO).

But once you wash it, we'll see for sure

[maytag]

Originally Posted by Gilles

Maytag, since the rack is full of gunk I am guessing the oil rings to be the culprit

If your car is drivable clean everything up, :-) and you should be able to see where the leak is originating.

Not sure I understood you well (sorry), are you suspecting that the leak is coming from the rear side of the fitting, at the end of the rubber hose..? That is sipping alright but not enough to create the mess at the rack anyway (IMHO).

But once you wash it, we'll see for sure

Thanks Gilles, I appreciate your thoughtful attention. However, I don't need to clean it to find the leak, it's quite evident, haha.

And yes, it leaks at the plastic (it's not rubber) hose where it goes into the fitting. Not from the connection point of the fitting. Both ends are leaking this way. Have you seen this before? Odd to me, as this is supposed to be the low-side, return. Should be very low pressure. Right?


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[thstone]

Originally Posted by maytag

And yes, it leaks at the plastic (it's not rubber) hose where it goes into the fitting. Not from the connection point of the fitting. Both ends are leaking this way. Have you seen this before? Odd to me, as this is supposed to be the low-side, return. Should be very low pressure. Right?

I assume that you mean that the line is leaking at the red arrows. If so, it is probably not related directly to pressure - any stress on the line (usually bending but could also be axial) can cause a leak where the connector attaches/seals to the line itself. Either way, now that you know where the leaks are, they are a fairly straightforward repair.

[maytag]

Originally Posted by thstone

I assume that you mean that the line is leaking at the red arrows. If so, it is probably not related directly to pressure - any bending stress on the line can cause this type of leak.

Yes, but fortunately, only the one red arrow, where my finger is pointing. So both leaks are confined to one hose. Thankfully. Still odd to me, that they would both start leaking at the same time. Unless, as you say, something stressed that line. I don't see any signs of it having done so, but it definitely happened right after and off-track Excursion.


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