Could I kill my steering rack?

[Huw Powell]

> I like to drive like this [no PS fluid/assist] unless I have to park in a city. This is not a fun
> at all. But the problem is that I want to buy another audi for myself and
> give this one to my wife and there is no way she will agree. I NEED to fix
> it!  Changing rack is the last resort but I want to understand the possible
> reason first.
> 

as was said earlier, running with no fluid won't hurt the rack.  but
spinning the pump with no fluid will trash it.  So if disabling PS is
being done as an "option," the PS belt should be removed - and maybe the
pump should be as well, and stored carefully so it doesn't rust (or
whatever).

ignore this for type 44's (and UrQ's), cause you'll be throwing away
your brake assist too, right?

-- 
Huw Powell

http://www.humanspeakers.com

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