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October 04, 2009, 01:39:25 pm

the caveman

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steering rack bypass pipe repair ?
« on: October 04, 2009, 01:39:25 pm »
Anybody ever find a replacement pipe or tubing to repair the 2 small fluid bypass pipes that run across the steering rack between the pinion and rack ends? The size is odd [7mm if i remember ] and is impossible to match with imperial sizes. i tried with1/4 -too small when flared and 5/16 is too big to fit the end fittings. This is on a mk2 jetta, but i believe they are all the same on VW's from 1986-1998 .
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Reply #1October 04, 2009, 05:19:43 pm

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Re: steering rack bypass pipe repair ?
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2009, 05:19:43 pm »
Are they removable? Because I have a spare power rack and could send the fittings to you for cheap.
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Reply #2October 05, 2009, 04:27:08 am

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Re: steering rack bypass pipe repair ?
« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2009, 04:27:08 am »
Visit a hydraulic shop. They have lots of metric tubing for the European and Chicom machines that use metric fittings.
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Reply #3October 05, 2009, 05:08:38 am

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Re: steering rack bypass pipe repair ?
« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2009, 05:08:38 am »
Are they removable? Because I have a spare power rack and could send the fittings to you for cheap.
Yes they are removable. If you could sell them that would be great. have a look and let me know how much you want. Cheers
" I'm a vegetarian,not because i love animals, it's because i hate plants"
1970 Type 3 fastback
1972 Renault 12
1971 Super Beetle 140 HP 159 ft lbs
1987 Fox
1989 TD Jetta
1990 Fox
1989 Fox
1998 TDI Jetta
1990 T3 German MIL Transporter 1.9 na Giles super pump
1997 Jetta GLX TDI

Reply #4October 06, 2009, 11:32:33 am

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Re: steering rack bypass pipe repair ?
« Reply #4 on: October 06, 2009, 11:32:33 am »
PM sent.
2006 Jetta TDI - gtb1749v, Malone 2, Frank's Titan 2 cam, VR6 clutch....
1991 Jetta TD - sold :(
2001 Golf TDI - Son's
1981 Rabbit - BEW tdi swap project

"ONCE YOU GO CLACK, YOU NEVER GO BACK"

Reply #5August 13, 2010, 10:13:14 pm

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Re: steering rack bypass pipe repair ?
« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2010, 10:13:14 pm »
This video gives you a right information
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lYuQkl8Mgk