[s-cars] power steering failure

[Jeff Hemmerlin]

Hi,

My power steering is failing.  I just replaced the hose from the pump to the rack and now I only have power steering on startup.  Then when I drive it stops working.  To get it back I have to rev the engine in neutral and make siginificant turns with the wheel.  Power steering returns until I drive straight for a few seconds.  It makes no difference if the servotronic is plugged in or not.  The Brake light is not on.  Did I get debris in the system that is holding valves open?  Should I take apart the power steering pump?  What should I check?  Any suggestions.  The hoses are no longer leaking They were just rebuilt.


Jeff H
95 S6
Napa, CA