#1: GTi power steering pipework Author: Mounty, Location: United KingdomPosted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 4:38 pm ---- Underneath the front valance on the GTi is a low slung metal pipe from the power steering reservoir. It sits just below the front splitter on mine at its lowest point.
Previous owner obviously knocked it on a speed bump or similar and there is a slight leek in the pipe. Struggling to get hold of one of these and wondered if I could cut an 18" length out and replace with a rubber hose so its flexible if it gets scraped. Pretty certain this is a low pressure pipe?
Probably a reason why I cant which is why I'm appealing to the greater knowledge of the forum
#2: Re: GTi power steering pipework Author: LeeThr, Location: North West WalesPosted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 5:09 pm ---- I can get the pipe off the GTi im breaking for a few £ if you want
#3: Re: GTi power steering pipework Author: Mounty, Location: United KingdomPosted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 5:15 pm ---- Any idea how much??
#4: Re: GTi power steering pipework Author: LeeThr, Location: North West WalesPosted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 5:20 pm ---- Need to see which pipe it is so I can work out postage costs
#5: Re: GTi power steering pipework Author: Mounty, Location: United KingdomPosted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 5:30 pm ---- I'll let you know via pic or diagram but will be a few days. From memory may be an awkward shape to post??
Any thoughts on a rubber hose?
#6: Re: GTi power steering pipework Author: Baz.rsv, Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 11:40 pm ---- If the high pressure ones going,I would be interested in that if it's not spoken for an it's good nick mate.
#7: Re: GTi power steering pipework Author: southwestchap, Location: DevonPosted: Tue Oct 23, 2012 8:44 am ---- what about using hydraulic hose like whats used on tractor loaders? that there would sustain the pressure (if it was a high pressure pipe)
#8: Re: GTi power steering pipework Author: Mounty, Location: United KingdomPosted: Tue Oct 23, 2012 2:50 pm ---- Well, thats what I was wondering, even if it was just the lowest part of the pipework it would be a bit more flexible if it catches anything. Just really wanted to confirm that it is possible or if there is a reason I can't do it. It would be a cheap repair if nothing else.
#9: Re: GTi power steering pipework Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Tue Oct 23, 2012 3:54 pm ---- WHich hose is it? The shiny one or the rougher grey one?
#10: Re: GTi power steering pipework Author: Mounty, Location: United KingdomPosted: Tue Oct 23, 2012 4:05 pm ---- It's a black pipe. The pipe that is split runs parallel with the bottom of the front spoiler on mine.
#11: Re: GTi power steering pipework Author: Mounty, Location: United KingdomPosted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 1:32 pm ---- Turns out that pipe is the radiator pipe to keep PAS fluid cool. Cut through it wit a pipe cutter and repaired with a bit of rubber hose and 2 jubilees. Seems to be holding up.
#12: Re: GTi power steering pipework Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Fri Nov 16, 2012 4:37 pm ---- Is it the metal pipe that's split directly behind the bumper? I've got an immaculate one removed from my car.
#13: Re: GTi power steering pipework Author: Mounty, Location: United KingdomPosted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 6:55 am ---- Yeah, that sounds like the one. I'll keep it in mind, got an event o tomorrow so will see how the repair holds up but may be interested if it gives way.
Any idea how much?
#14: Re: GTi power steering pipework Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 10:15 am ---- £15+postage? It is very clean. It's not been cut off either and come with the hoses right up to the PAS pump and where it joins the metal pipe under the sump. All the clips were prized off so just need replacing with jubilee clips.
#15: Re: GTi power steering pipework Author: Mounty, Location: United KingdomPosted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 12:25 pm ---- Yep, thats the one. Looks like a sh*t to post
#16: Re: GTi power steering pipework Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 1:15 pm ---- I think it would just need to be bagged.
#17: Re: GTi power steering pipework Author: Mounty, Location: United KingdomPosted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 4:55 pm ---- Hi Edward,
You still got that pipe? Will sort something with you if you've still got it?
Cheers
#18: Re: GTi power steering pipework Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 5:01 pm ---- I certainly have.sat at the back of the garage doing nothing.
#19: Re: GTi power steering pipework Author: Mounty, Location: United KingdomPosted: Mon Dec 31, 2012 5:31 pm ---- Ok, well pm me when you know how much you want for postage and we'll sort something out.
#20: Re: GTi power steering pipework Author: Edward, Location: In the garagePosted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 5:44 am ---- Hello,
I'll have to work out where to get a suitable bag from. I can box it but could end up being bulky and the box would weigh more than the pipe itself. Postage will be £10 or less I imagine.
#21: Re: GTi power steering pipework Author: 138Andy, Location: NottsPosted: Tue Jan 01, 2013 7:19 am ---- i bent mine so replaced it with a flexi hose
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so replaced it with a flexi hose 
