Absolutely!!

That is a restrictor and without it your system will wail like a
banshee! It's gotta be there.

BTDT!!

John

On 5/12/2013 3:23 PM, Gene P wrote:
> On an 87 Wolfsburg hardtop...
> I'm replacing steering rack and pump and have found a local shop that
> will rebuild hoses.  Question: With protective sleeve pulled off, the
> pump to pipe hose has a metal connector about midway between the end
> fittings.  What's it for?  Does it need to be built in to a new hose?
>
> Thanks y'all,
> gp
>