power steering fluid...

[wilsog]

Anyone know the Vauxhall part no. for VXR Monaro power steering fluid.
I have a small leak and it needs topping up before next service - oh the joys of a daily driver...
Thanks.

[gsd2000]

I just used some fuchs dexron 3 atf from opie oils for not alot of money

[snowwolf]

Just use good quality ATF usually red in colour, best to suck out all you have in the pot and relace with new, and do it 3 or 4 times over the next week

[monkfish1]

Any dexron 3 fluid will do the job.

[Wolfracer]

Where's it leaking from Wilsog? If it's the front cooler pipes you may not get much warning when they go....

[wilsog]

Wolfracer said:

Where's it leaking from Wilsog? If it's the front cooler pipes you may not get much warning when they go....

Oh dear. I think the slight weap is below the radiator on the battery side. I guess I better get it booked in to be looked at then.
Thanks for your help.

[monkfish1]

Hopefully its just the jubilee clips given the location of the leak. But check it soon!

[snowwolf]

I will have a look at mine today! is this a known issue with all Ro's mr Fish?

[monkfish1]

snowwolf said:

I will have a look at mine today! is this a known issue with all Ro's mr Fish?

Yep!

[moosepig]

...and when they go, they go fairly spectacularly!

Then when your VX garage says the parts will take ages to arrive, get them to order them from The Fish - much quicker as they tend to have this sort of thing in stock.

[S800VXR]

and remember to waxoil the new pipes once fitted..

[snowwolf]

monkfish1 said:

snowwolf said:

I will have a look at mine today! is this a known issue with all Ro's mr Fish?

Yep!

Is it normally the jubilee clips that are loose or do they need changing because they rot, or is the steel pipes that rot? I had a quick look today and all seems ok visually, is it worth changing the clips to stainless ones?

Thanks for the info

[monkfish1]

snowwolf said:

monkfish1 said:

snowwolf said:

I will have a look at mine today! is this a known issue with all Ro's mr Fish?

Yep!

Is it normally the jubilee clips that are loose or do they need changing because they rot, or is the steel pipes that rot? I had a quick look today and all seems ok visually, is it worth changing the clips to stainless ones?

Thanks for the info

Both. The clips are invariably loose and the PAS pipes rust badly, the cooler being the worst.

[gsd2000]

Are these the pas cooler pipes?