944 S2 Power Steering Fluid Leak

944bob · **Posted:** Sat Apr 11, 2015 5:56 pm

Hi guys,

I developed a power steering fluid leak yesterday with fluid dripping out of the bottom of the front wing in front of the wheel.
Having stripped out the inner wing and lower plastic front panel, I found the power steering cooling coil/return line badly corroded and now leaking very badly.
I believe the part number is 944-347-459-03.
Can I ask if anyone has a serviceable used one which I could buy or can direct me to where I could get one (new would be considered if not too expensive!!)?
I shall have a scout round on-line tonight too.

Thanks in anticipation,

Bob Ward

rapidstu · **Posted:** Sat Apr 11, 2015 8:24 pm

i have a reconditioned one in the workshop im sure, i will look tomorrow

944bob · **Posted:** Sat Apr 11, 2015 8:30 pm

Thanks, Stuart,

Much appreciated

rapidstu · **Posted:** Sun Apr 12, 2015 2:00 pm

the one i have is a good spare, not leaking, the recon one is on my cab, it may be worth contacting western power steering if you want a recon one, for peace of mind. i have had great service from them in the past.
Stu

white944 · **Posted:** Sun Apr 12, 2015 2:40 pm

Just byass it. you don't really need it in our climate.

944bob · **Posted:** Sun Apr 12, 2015 8:44 pm

rapidstu wrote:

the one i have is a good spare, not leaking, the recon one is on my cab, it may be worth contacting western power steering if you want a recon one, for peace of mind. i have had great service from them in the past.
Stu

Hi Stu,

Can I ask if you wanted to sell your spare cooling coil and, if so, how much would you take for it?
I shall contact Western tomorrow and sound them out about my existing failed unit.

Cheers,

Bob

rapidstu · **Posted:** Mon Apr 13, 2015 4:52 pm

Hi Bob. its in very good condition, no kinks or corrosion, just dug it out of the workshop, i really dont know what it worth so make me an offer, i guess postage will be around a fiver due to size, it still has one flexible pipe on
regards stu

944bob · **Posted:** Mon Apr 13, 2015 8:22 pm

rapidstu wrote:

Hi Bob. its in very good condition, no kinks or corrosion, just dug it out of the workshop, i really dont know what it worth so make me an offer, i guess postage will be around a fiver due to size, it still has one flexible pipe on
regards stu

Hi Stu,
I managed to wrestle my old coil out of the car today, fighting with every nut; bolt and jubilee clip so I am ready to put a replacement in.
Attached is a photo of the removed coil to see if yours matches.
Price wise, Stu, I would guess/offer £25 + postage - new price is around £100 I think.
How does that sound to you???
Regards,
Bob

944bob · **Posted:** Wed Apr 15, 2015 8:15 pm

white944 wrote:

Just byass it. you don't really need it in our climate.

Hi white 944,
I hadn't considered bypassing the coil because I was looking at track days and maybe taking the car touring abroad.
Cheers
Bob

944bob · **Posted:** Fri Apr 17, 2015 9:09 am

rapidstu wrote:

Hi Bob. its in very good condition, no kinks or corrosion, just dug it out of the workshop, i really dont know what it worth so make me an offer, i guess postage will be around a fiver due to size, it still has one flexible pipe on
regards stu

PM sent Stu,

Regards

Bob

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