Firstly, I’m eternally grateful for those here helping out when I’ve posted. You’ve helped me keep up the two Mk1 Fabia estates I’ve had. Really much appreciated. 

 

While servicing my 2006 1.9 TDI on Thursday I saw it was damp on the front crossmember just behind the undertray. Traced it to a power steering pipe. I see it looks like there are lowish priced replacements. Poor pictures I know, but can anyone tell me what pipe it is? I’m guessing it’s probably the “high pressure” pipe? Perhaps it’s a common one to leak..

 

Lying on my back with my head underneath the passenger footwell, looking up and forward, I saw a plastic protective shroud covering a fabric thicker part of the hydraulic pipe. I could see where it went on to the reservoir too. I think it’s weeping where I’ve pictured. 
 

Seems like it might not be too difficult to replace? I could see both ends of the pipe. I see you’ve to remove the battery etc to get to the p/s reservoir. 
 

hope the pics a slight help to tell me what pipe I need. 
 

 

 

TIA 

 

 

Anyone help me confirm what I need?

 

I think this might be the one I need. Though I don’t necessarily think mine doubles back on itself like this seems to. ://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/313561475061?fits=Plat_Gen%3AMK+I|Model%3AFabia&epid=27047060261&hash=item4901b867f5:g:MJcAAOSwbeZgwkyu&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA8Gh4n3EwyQLAhlJoU%2FA4Bf6j4Gf9XLWNkOeaee1hSkE%2F4elYOvHoWxPqC5WwBOeJXoJhe7VIduEe2l0FHa4DHtdZSPaC9%2FdMBNrKskxQWJ92PizQyoJxNqIviGur0%2FnCOgEUvXJwG%2FUpHcbJdv0JTZ%2FX721l%2BQG5oKodErE7owHzSfOyCGAAybzm3ecOOWKXNQ%2FRcGST2%2FAgI%2Fa30AoOCdTjID%2BXC5ji6qNI%2Fg%2FHV1skjRGTu6Njrx9GjwKuXCz4pNT86Wf2K8RKPfcwHUMgYogl9p1V7iGy8MOCDGFT31cl4kDuZYInqQieFwZfuqfvVg%3D%3D|tkp%3ABFBM7rKJ9tph

 

 

Edited 12 March, 20233 yr by silver50

The 6q1 bit of that part number suggests LHDiness,  PM your VIN to me and I can probably look up the right number.

Is there any chance that oil is getting there from somewhere else, and actually isn't PAS fluid? 

11 minutes ago, Breezy_Pete said:

Is there any chance that oil is getting there from somewhere else, and actually isn't PAS fluid? 

No it’s definitely p/s fluid. I spent ages hunting for a leak from above the pipe. Was completely puzzled until I pulled back the factory hard plastic sleeve that covers the hose part- it was wet inside the sleeve. 

Seems to me that this is a relatively rare problem, so scrapyard sourcing may be the (only) economical fix. You should be able to judge candidates for soundness at that point by visual inspection prior to removal.

If you remove the existing pipe you can get it copied at a hydraulic hose merchant who will make it up while you wait, I imagine it would be half the price.

Possible new aftermarket candidate 6Q2 423 893F AIC Hydraulic hose, Steering system cheap ▷ AUTODOC online shop

Don't usually like recommending autodoc cos of awkwardness of returning to Berlin or wherever in case of mis-supply or faulty goods, but options may be limited for something with such end fittings.

29 minutes ago, Breezy_Pete said:

Possible new aftermarket candidate 6Q2 423 893F AIC Hydraulic hose, Steering system cheap ▷ AUTODOC online shop

Don't usually like recommending autodoc cos of awkwardness of returning to Berlin or wherever in case of mis-supply or faulty goods, but options may be limited for something with such end fittings.

Many thanks guys. Yes that Autodoc one certainly looks like it's the one, cheers

 

Planning to pull the battery tray next day or two to check my fluid level. See how much has been lost so far. I should get some fluid to top it up while I'm at it.