[s-cars] leaking plug on ps pump

Charlie Smith charlie at elektro.cmhnet.org
Sat Oct 4 15:18:18 EDT 2003


Earlier, Igor Kessel wrote:
>
> Mike Platt wrote:
>
> > Just got back from Indy F1 and noticed my fluid was
> > low. The top plug is leaking all around while engine
> > is running. I'm out $25 in Pentosin 11s already.
> > Anyone had any luck replacing the top plug on a
> > leaking pump? If so, who's got the tool and seals? I
> > could do this on the car.
>
> Mike,
> I've done it on a couple of cars. Piece of cake. No need to remove the
> pump.
> You'll need:
> Kit 026-145-541
> Drag link socket
> Torque wrench
> TLC

There's a writeup of the repair on this web page, along with the
NAPA part number for the drag link socket:

    http://www.elektro.com/~audi/hydraulic/


    - Charlie


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