Power steering....but not?

[dswalterwi at gmail.com (Don Walter)]

If it turns out you need a pump, I have a couple laying around.

On 4/18/06, David L Winchell, II <davidwinchell2@sprynet.com> wrote:
>
> 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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Don Walter - Waukesha, WI
1986 8V Black Scirocco (Daily Driver)
1984 8V Audi 4000s (RIP 2/14/2006)
1986 2.0L 16V TEC 2 Black Scirocco (see progress at
http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/708939)
1986 2L 16V Toronado Red Scirocco (Ben's Car)
1988 1.8 16V Toronado Red Scirocco (sold on 3/29/04)
1984 1.8 8V Pewter Scirocco (sold years ago)
1971 Karman Ghia (sold)
1969 Karman Ghia (sold)
1969 Beetle (sold)