Power Steering Pump

[Levo]

Hi all,

I can hear it... The slight whine when I'm turning and I just know it's my power steering pump. My question is though, are the pumps uniform though-out the MK4 range? I have a 1.6L and I am wondering if a more common 1.8T pump would fit..?

I couldn't find any information on other threads, so if there is please direct me.

Thanks all!

[JustCruisn]

Don't go replacing the pump. Just top up the fluid. The pump gets really noisy when there is not enough fluid.
Mine has been leaking for about 5 years or so and only needed a top up once.
You have to get the correct fluid from the dealer. It cost about $22 for a litre. Supercheap, Repco etc will not have the correct fluid.

[MK4Golf]

Yea mine was doing the same, checked the fluid and it was massively low. Dont go putting any old fluid in though. Do your research first.

[Levo]

Cheers guys!

My priority is my brakes though. I think I just busted the piston in the caliper!

[JustCruisn]

Cheers guys!

My priority is my brakes though. I think I just busted the piston in the caliper!

How the hell would you do that ? What makes you think its busted ?

[Stan]

pm sent, if you find you need parts, let me know.

[Levo]

How the hell would you do that ? What makes you think its busted ?

Well... I don't have the tool to twist the piston back and reset it for the new pads so I tried to use a g-clamp to get pressure and twist it at the same time.. I know that it was probably a stupid idea in hindsight, seemed genius when I did it...

Now there is a fluid leak from the boot and my brake pedal does flat to the floor (I re-installed the old pads) and have to pump it a couple of times to get pressure through the system to actually brake...

[ozgti]

Power Steering Pump

Piston broke! Bit late now, but you can use the tool from an angle grinder to wind the calipers back.

[Levo]

Piston broke! Bit late now, but you can use the tool from an angle grinder to wind the calipers back.

Funny you brought that up because that's what I used after the G-clamp, found it in the shed and it fit perfectly! But yeah - a bit late now...

[JustCruisn]

Dang that sucks about the brakes.
I use a G Glamp for pressure and a modified piston cube to wind it back.

http://contentinfo.autozone.com/znetcs/product-info/en/US/grn/25071/image/4/

I'll look at the angle grinder tool next time, in about 4 years.

[Levo]

All is good!

Bled the brakes and whammo, good as new!


I never knew that air in the lines could be that scary..!!

[JustCruisn]

Good to hear it is sorted.
So both problems are probably just air in the line. Get some VW powersteering fluid and you should be sorted.