FC Cooler Setup
#1
FC Cooler Setup
So while I was underneath the car replacing the coolant, I noticed a wet hose fitting attaching to a cooler in front of the radiator. Thankfully it doesn't seem like its a fast leak, but it bugs me nonetheless.
My power steering system has been quite hard to turn in the past. I replaced the fluid with Lucas stop leak, and that appeared to help. I have heard from a friend that the steering rack could have an internal leak. However I am confused what this leak I spotted is coming from (didn't think to check where the line went, was in a rush ).
Does the FC have a power steering fluid cooler? I have searched but could not turn up much. According to a diagram I found there does not appear to be one. I'm guessing its an engine oil cooler.
I have an 87 S4 sport. Thanks in advance.
My power steering system has been quite hard to turn in the past. I replaced the fluid with Lucas stop leak, and that appeared to help. I have heard from a friend that the steering rack could have an internal leak. However I am confused what this leak I spotted is coming from (didn't think to check where the line went, was in a rush ).
Does the FC have a power steering fluid cooler? I have searched but could not turn up much. According to a diagram I found there does not appear to be one. I'm guessing its an engine oil cooler.
I have an 87 S4 sport. Thanks in advance.
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Hey...Cut it out!
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If your oil cooler has ever had its lines removed, the crush washers should be replaced. They can be annealed with a common butane torch for reuse, but sometimes we all forget and it sprouts a leak.
Not sure if the power steering lines are available, but I'd imagine they have crush washers on the fittings as well.
A nifty trick to check for leaks in difficult spots is to use a Q-tip in a pair of needle-nose pliers and see what fluids come out. Oil is yellow/brown, Power Steering Fluid is Dexron II ATF (Red). The Q-tip trick is really handy for checking the tight bends in the heater hoses at the firewall.
Not sure if the power steering lines are available, but I'd imagine they have crush washers on the fittings as well.
A nifty trick to check for leaks in difficult spots is to use a Q-tip in a pair of needle-nose pliers and see what fluids come out. Oil is yellow/brown, Power Steering Fluid is Dexron II ATF (Red). The Q-tip trick is really handy for checking the tight bends in the heater hoses at the firewall.
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