Steering rack

[Ed Kellock]

I did not use or suggest regular ATF.  Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF.  I have used
some in 4 different cars over the past several months and nothing has blown
out.  I can provide the posts on Audiworld (I think) that lead me to do this
which cover another person's experience doing so without incident and his
belief that it has healed and prevents minor leaks due to seal hardening.

I realize this may seem highly controversial and am only relating my
experience.  Please use your own judgement in choosing to do as I have or
not.

Ed

> -----Original Message-----
> From: George [mailto:sidman at webloq.com] 
> Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 10:19 AM
> To: 'Ed Kellock'; 'Fay Kelley'; quattro at audifans.com
> Subject: RE: Steering rack
> 
> 
> Do not put ATF on top of mineral oil. About 10 years ago a 
> well-meaning but mis-guided mechanic topped up the pentosin 
> reservoir in my '91 200 with ATF. In about 10 miles it blew 
> the seals out of the power steering pump.  I limped home and 
> replaced the pump and flushed the system. Afterwards I looked 
> at the shop invoice, saw the ATF and realized what happened.  
> 
> As they say, don't let this happen to you.......
> 	
> George Sidman
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