P/S replacement question

[Iain Mannix]

I've successfully reused the washers a couple of times, but only
if they look to be in good shape - and when I do, I honestly
expect a leak.

They're cheap enough that replacing them makes a LOT more sense,
but if they're not mangled, they may well work - just be careful
if you have a leak & think that a little more torque might fix
it - the banjo bolts can and do snap off.

I'd replace, personally.  Just get some new ones with the pump; $5
or so, iirc.


Iain Mannix

On Tue, 22 Jan 2002, pasquale pilato wrote:

> I have heard 2 different thoughts about replacing the
> power steering pump, and I was wondering do the
> washers need to be replaced for those banjo bolts?  My
> car is a 1990 100q, I heard that since they are metal
> they can be reused, but looking at Bentley it says to
> replace all washers.  Just wonder what some of your
> experience is.  thanks
>
> ptp
>
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