Important! : Power steering gone :( Red fluid leaking!

1. SaxSupra L-plater Joined: Feb 2012 Kent Posts: 74 Mk2 Posi Flat Arch

   #1 17th May 2012, 23:08

   So my power steering went on my 1.1i Mk2 Saxo and red fluid was leaking out the bottom of the car and i found out it was the power steering tube rubbing against something and it had split open! and ive been told that a Mk1 tube will be better as they are more flexible and can move them about? is this true?
2. DanTvts Established Member Joined: Mar 2011 Torbay Posts: 1285 Mauritius Vts, 206 Gti 180

   #2 17th May 2012, 23:14

   If its the high pressure line that runs along the bulkhead, and the track rod has worn through it? Then the mk1's do have more clearance, but you can use a mk2 one and just bend it out of the way slightly.

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3. JoshFurioBrookes Frequent Poster Joined: Aug 2011 Chelmsford Essex Posts: 822 Silver 6n2 Polo

   #3 17th May 2012, 23:14

   Yep Mk1 pipes are flexible and can be moved out the way!
   
   Had a similar issue with my furio, so switched to mk1 pipes, problem solved!.

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4. SaxSupra L-plater Joined: Feb 2012 Kent Posts: 74 Mk2 Posi Flat Arch

   #4 17th May 2012, 23:15

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by DanTvts If its the high pressure line that runs along the bulkhead, and the track rod has worn through it? Then the mk1's do have more clearance, but you can use a mk2 one and just bend it out of the way slightly.

   We tried bending it out the way and it just would not budge but will the Mk1 deffo do the trick? because i need my car back lol
5. SaxSupra L-plater Joined: Feb 2012 Kent Posts: 74 Mk2 Posi Flat Arch

   #5 17th May 2012, 23:16

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by JoshFurioBrookes Yep Mk1 pipes are flexible and can be moved out the way! Had a similar issue with my furio, so switched to mk1 pipes, problem solved!.

   Thats good to hear!! thanks alot mate getting my mk1 pipe 2morro
6. DanTvts Established Member Joined: Mar 2011 Torbay Posts: 1285 Mauritius Vts, 206 Gti 180

   #6 17th May 2012, 23:20

   You need to use a suitable pry bar or similar between the track rod and hose, they do move with a bit of persuasion. Yes Mk1 hoses are slightly different, personally i just adjusted the one i've got but i'm sure someone will be along to verify soon.