Re: leaking rack

[ti@amb.org (Ti Kan)]

Kneale Brownson writes:
> ...
> Will the rack "blow" or can I go that far before I replace it?

You're probably fine for the trip.  Just bring a bottle of hydraulic
fluid and keep a watchful eye on the fluid level.  My 5Kt had a leaking
rack for many months before I finally replaced it.  The fluid became
an expensive proposition when the consumption rate became something like
a bottle a week!  I hope your auto-check system is working ok.  Mine
was ever so diligent to remind me to top up the level as soon as
it reached the MIN mark.

-Ti
96 A4 2.8 quattro
84 5000S 2.1 turbo
80 4000 2.0
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