[s-cars] C4 S6 power steering pump

[Steve Marinello]

I had the S6 in at the dealer to try and track down a rotational rubbing sond from down near the front of the engine and they came back that it's the power steering pump.  Interesting in that it has come and gone a few times over the last few months...it actually wasn't doing it until I was just about to leave, so I guess I'm lucky.  There is no indication of anything wrong otherwise; steering's fine, no Pentosin on the ground.  First thought was to flush the system, especially after the tech said it was going bad and it would be $962 to replace it.  Any experience, thoughts or histories related to the same situation?   It seems tht we usually hear about them leaking, moaning, hanging up and going bad, and this seems somewhat benign in comparison, but it could just crap out on me during rush hour, I suppose.

All comments/advice appreciated!

Steve
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