PS Pump

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> Phil,

> I remember that you have rebuilt a PS pump - mine has developed a slight
> leak during the year and a bit that it hasn't been used and I'm not sure if
> it is something that is worth trying to tackle myself but as a leaking pump
> is a MoT failure point I'll have to do something.
> The leak is from the big cross-head plug (cap or whatever) that is located
> on top of the pump at the pulley end - is this a standard anti-clockwise
> unscrew without any surprises (springs etc) below it? Any massive torque
> figures and/or special tools required?

On your pump, you need a 4mm Allen impact driver bit and a draglink
socket (monster screwdriver bit) to strip it completely.  Part #
035 198 049A is a complete set of seals for GBP10.50 + VAT - very good
value when you see what you get.

(Oh - and a mother of a puller to get the pully boss off!)

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 Phil Payne
 UK Audi quattro Owners Club
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