where the header tank is for the radiator there is a lid that needs a flat screwdriver to take off. to the bottom right of the header tank. bit hard to explain that.. ha. but its there.
Power steering fluid or Automatic transmission fluid
What fluid? Power steering fluid? What year?
Check the fluid level & pump belt.
passenger side green cap next to the wiper fluid
Disconnect the return line (from the steering rack) at the power steering fluid reservoir. Place it in a drain pan. Run the engine while pouring the new fluid into the reservoir. After the new fluid starts coming out of the hose, shut off the engine, reconnect the hose and refill the reservoir.
Bottle in engine compartment on drivers side with green cap.
how much would it cost to replace a power steering pump on a Volks wagon golf
How do you change a power steering rack on vw golf mk4?
As far as I know, there is only one type of power steering fluid, and it works for all vehicles. At Pennzoil's website, they only list one type of power steering fluid whereas they list more than 5 automatic transmission fluids. http://www.pennzoil.com/products/ancillary/power_steering.html
My F-Reg Golf Mk II has Power Steering.
Most likely it would be very close to the steering pump.
The 1985 Volkswagen Golf with both the 1.6L L4 diesel and 1.8 L4 gasoline were offered with power steering. Both models list power steering pumps replacement parts as being available.