rajarella 0 Posted August 19, 2009 I have removed the cross member and now want to remove the rad support. There is a pipe the comes from the bottom of rad and through the rad support which is stopping me from removing it. Any tips on what to do next? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rajarella 0 Posted August 19, 2009 Right so I have now realised it is the powersteering fluid pipe that goes through the radiator support. I assume there is no way of removing the support without disconnecting the power steering and draining the fluid? Rich Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted August 19, 2009 i know what bit you mean from taking my front end off, but didn't take the rad support off, probably for the same reason, or i didn't need to. but i think yes, you would need to disconnect that pipework Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rajarella 0 Posted August 19, 2009 Gutted, I knew it wasn't going to be as easy as I expected. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtytorque 0 Posted August 19, 2009 Right so I have now realised it is the powersteering fluid pipe that goes through the radiator support. I assume there is no way of removing the support without disconnecting the power steering and draining the fluid? Rich No,but that is no big deal.Just make sure it is topped back up with the correct hydraulic fluid b4 starting,and then double check the level once you do. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rajarella 0 Posted August 19, 2009 Do I need a specific fluid? Does it come in different grades like oil? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtytorque 0 Posted August 19, 2009 Do I need a specific fluid? Does it come in different grades like oil? easiest thing todo is go VAG mate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
