Rebuilding a PS control valve - Gotchas?

[richardsdd]

Hello,

I'm about to rebuild the PS control valve on my 69. Are there any gotchas I need to look out for?

Thanks!

Dan

 

[65fastback2+2]

take it apart SLOWLY so nothing springs out. In the order you take them out, put them on a towel then line the new parts up next to the old parts and put back together. This is the method i used on mine and it took all of 25 minutes to do it. rather easy from what everyone talks it up to be.

 

[richardsdd]

Thanks for the idea.

BTW, what's your VW?

 

[65fastback2+2]

BTW, what's your VW?

We've got a 1996 VW Golf 5spd and a 1989 Cabriolet. Had a 1985 GTI, 1981 Rabbit Diesel and a 1974 Super Beetle.

 

[richardsdd]

Geez, and all I have is a 00 Passat V6 with a 5spd. I love the car though!

 

[grabberorange]

Did that 2 weeks ago. Also pay close attention to the hose hook ups between the control valve and hydrolic ram. I had them switch. When i started it, the wheel jerked all the way to lock.

 

[Swede958]

Both grabberorange and 65fastback have given the biggees...
(65fstbck)Take apart slowly and lay the parts out next to the new ones
When reassembling, make sure to lube the rubber and metal on metal parts with fluid.
there are two main seals on the body, make sure they are seated ALL THE WAY down (had one pop up and couldn't understand why I was leaking fluid.)
Tighten the nut to I think it says 120in/lbs... or just nice and snug.
(grabber) If you have to take a picture our write down which hose goes where.. it's much less of a pain.

The Swede