Eastep

true. I forgot these are still 80's VAG cars, so the "if it aint leakin, it isnt workin" rule still applies

m73m95

I have both. My system currently leaks in some spots, and is about to leak in others..

I've been without the belt ever since I pulled out of the PO's driveway with my car. I even have all new hoses to replace the old ones with, but driving without power assist isn't that bad.

CurtP

Wait, what?

Yummybud924

lol, mine leaks like a quart every 3 weeks or so, so I just have to keep on buying atf and filling it up until I can afford to get a rebuilt rack.

I don't want to just drive a power rack without the pump because I think it'll be a bitch to drive in parking lots and when parking.

chrisc

If it's still at the shop you can have the same stuff that came off my 80/K 924S for free, you pay shipping. The res bottle, and both hoses were new when they came off the car, no leaks. Put a new manual rack on the car. It was there about 10 months ago in the "spares" storage. I offered it on RL back when I took it off but no takers?? Won't able to check until mid next week due to holiday.

(Offer applies to anyone if the stuff is still at J-3)

V2Rocket

i think he meant VWAG lol

its really easy actually, everyone makes it out to be so difficult but it doesnt really take any more effort than PS after youve driven it for a day. even at super low speeds and wider than stock tires on the front its a cinch to park

Johnny Player Special

I drove for five years with no power steering, slow speeds like in a parking lot are a little pain but nothing major. Pump was shot when I bought the car. I am now undecided if I want to pony up and buy a rebuilt rack and all the parts or just leave it as is. Hmmmmmmm.

pjburges

Well shucks I was gonna sell you a pump and rack for 40 bucks, but someone offered you up one for free- guess I cant beat that. Ill wait for my 40.

JohnKoaWood

Mine doesn't leak, I just rebuilt everything... BUT my res to pump hose is allowing the pump to suck in air... quiet at first then starts to whine...

Eastep

yeah, i dont mind manual steering, i just thought these cars needed the PS bec the serp belt relied on it , or something; hence why i was flipping a lid, but since it isnt requied f**kit i'll rock manual steering, and use that money elsewhere