Noisy hydraulics on 5TQ

[Colin Hames <cchames@mm.com>]

Everyone,

        I recently replaced a leaky high pressure hydraulic hose.  I now
have a groaning noise most noticable from idle to about 2000 rpm.  The
wheel and pedals slightly vibrate also.  I traced the vibration to the
new hose I installed.  I dug through the archives and found posts about
a restricting device inside the original hose that limits pressure to
the rack.  Any advice on what to do now?  I bought the hose new from
Blau and used the original bango bolts.  I also completely flushed and
filled the system with Pentosin,  making sure not to run the pump dry.
I have also disgarded the old hose already.  I would be willing to
replace the hose from Blau if anyone knows where to get one with
original specs. Thanks for any input.....

colin
'86 5TQW
'98 Passat 1.8t