Power Steering Leak - Name The Part?

[rustychain]

Good morning

 

Planned trip to the coast with the family thwarted due to an oil leak spotted yesterday (maybe a good thing, the roads are already heaving).

 

I've tracked the leak down to a metal pipe that runs across the front of the car (see item 14 on the link below).

http://eucatparts.com/?action=cat_ford_part&s_id_part=24451&s_id_model=98

 

The pipe has corroded through (16 year old car). I've tried searching for a replacement, but no joy so far. 

 

Any idea what I should be searching for? Or should I just visit VW/Ford to see if I can get an original replacement? Is there somewhere online that I can search for original part numbers (saving a drive the local dealer)?

 

Many thanks

 

 

[sparky Paul]

I would call it the PS fluid cooler, but the catalogues often use less than helpful names for the parts. The Ford part number is the 7 digit number on the link. You would have to check with the dealer (VW or Ford) as to availability, if they say it's on 'permanent back order', that's a euphemism for no longer available.

 

On the other hand, it's only a bit of steel pipe, and it may be possible to repair the the old one by brazing in a new piece of pipe and a couple of sleeves.

[sparky Paul]

Just to add, that pipe on mine has looked extremely crusty for years and I think it's only a matter of time before the inevitable happens...

[rustychain]

Thanks for your advice Paul.

 

I was afraid it might be a difficult part to track down. Useful to know that number is the official part number, I'll make some calls tomorrow.

 

I've found one or two on ebay, but they're for a MK2 (mines a Mk1). I might be able to adapt one...

 

Mines also been crusty for years. For whatever reason it's decided to give up the ghost just after I got the car through the MOT at reasonable expense. Grrr. :)

[sparky Paul]

The other thing I've known people do is cut the pipe at the leak and use a piece of hydraulic hose & multiple jubilee clips to rejoin the two parts, cutting out any bad pipe if necessary. It sounds like a bodge and it wouldn't be my choice, but it might get you away.

 

Not sure if mk.1/2 are the same, you could check the part numbers on the catalogue. The biggest problem obtaining a used one is that they all rot.

Edited May 8, 2016 by sparky Paul

[rustychain]

The Mk1 diagram and Mk2 diagrams appear to be identical.

 

Mk1 - http://eucatparts.com/?action=cat_ford_part&s_id_part=24451&s_id_model=98

 

Mk2 - http://eucatparts.com/?action=cat_ford_part&s_id_part=24767&s_id_model=99&s_code_image=G002110604

 

However, the part numbers are different. Is it possible that the parts are identical but with different part numbers?

 

I may have to try the repair you've suggested.... 

[tamworthleon]

07944955816 his names John. He'll will have one as he breaks Galaxy's and just broke a few including a 54 plate Alhambra. Just say Leon passed on the number and he will sort you out. He posts stuff so no need to collect if your not local to Birmingham.

[sparky Paul]

I'll make a note of that number myself, might come in handy.

 

Getting used parts that are unique to the mk.1 is becoming a problem now as many scrap yards frag cars that old.

[rustychain]

Thanks for the contact and phone number tamworthleon - really useful.

 

Before I saw your post I found one on ebay. It was listed as for a Mk2. In the pictures it looked identical to mine (Mk1). It was £12 posted so I took a gamble.

 

I'm relieved to say it was identical and in pretty good condition. I cleaned it up and painted it with hammerite before fitting. 

 

No more leaks, so happy days.

[sparky Paul]

...I found one on ebay. It was listed as for a Mk2. In the pictures it looked identical to mine (Mk1). It was £12 posted so I took a gamble.

 

I'm relieved to say it was identical and in pretty good condition.

 

That's very handy information to know for when mine goes pop!

[tamworthleon]

Yeah he still gets mk1's in when he can