Foaming at the mouth

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> My 1987 5ktq turned out to have a loose connection at the swage on the inlet
> to the hydraulic pump.  The fluid ran low and I topped up the resevoir, drove
> home changed out hose and refilled res.  I started up car and turned wheel
> lock to lock several times.  The fluid foamed up to the top. Shut engine off,
> let sit for 15 min and drove car for ten min.  The fluid level was at it's
> correct height at the start, but foamed right out the top.  What am I doing
> wrong????

My view of the problem is changing.  I had a clear case of the Pentosin
fountain yesterday in a 20V ur-quattro - caused by a defective bomb.

I've previously always assumed a pump problem.

--
 Phil Payne
 UK Audi quattro Owners Club
 Phone +44 7785 302803   Fax: +44 7785 309674