[20v] Remedies for Leaky Steering Rack

[Steve Sears]

Hi Chris,
My 5ktq used to leak significant volumes of Pentosin from the rack.  I switched to Mobil 1 ATF and the leaks stopped....so you may consider trying that before replacing the rack.
Cheers!
Steve Sears
2001 allroad 6MT
[1987 5kTQ] - sold
1980 5k
1962 and '64 Auto Union DKW Junior deLuxes
1961 Zweirad Union DKW 158 Violetta - wall art
1930-something DKW F? Projekt - on the back burner

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Date: Wed, 08 Jun 2016 07:54:06 -0400
From: Peter Schulz <p.schulz at verizon.net>
To: Christopher Gharibo <cgharibo at usa.net>
Cc: 20v at lists.20v.org, quattro at audifans.com
Subject: Re: [20v] Remedies for Leaky Steering Rack
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unfortunately due to the type of seals in the rack the remedy is replacement

> On Jun 2, 2016, at 3:16 PM, Christopher Gharibo <cgharibo at usa.net> wrote:
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> I have a '91 coupe quattro with a leaking steering rack. Are there any stop-leak remedies that anyone can recommend?
> 
> Thank you. 
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-Peter Schulz
Chelmsford Ma, USA
http://www.naaclub.org/

1995 S6 Sedan Cashmere/Black
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