[s-cars] Power steering pump replacement - any been there done that feedback?

[chris chambers]

Tom,

isn't there an X-plug on the bottom of the pump as well as the top?
Obviously you can replace the seal and see if that solves it.

If the pump is bad I am happy to report that I found a company that rebuilds
auto parts and can rebuild our pump for $175.

Here is my post with photos of before and after, and contact information:

http://forums.quattroworld.com/s4s6/msgs/125027.phtml

HTH
Chris



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>From: "tom at tomwintermedia.com" <tom at tomwintermedia.com>
>To: s-car-list at audifans.com
>Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 3:01 PM
>Subject: [s-cars] Power steering pump replacement - any been there done that feedback?
>
>
>Guys + Gals - I really haven't had much reason to post on the list, as the
>"grim sleeper" has been charging right along, with no problems whatsoever.
>
>However, I've discovered a leak which appears to be coming from the bottom
>of the power steering pump. I can't get an exact location, but from that
>area, maybe it's a hose? The leak is not bad - yet - but I'm obviously going
>to have to address it, the sooner the better.
>
>How simple is it to replace the pump? Any particular issues or problems that
>I should worry about before I delve in? Special tools or additional "while
>you're in there" work (aside from the serpentine belt, of course)? Best
>parts supplier to get one from (I've seen them as high as $400 and as low as
>$220)?
>
>And from the list's experience, might it be something else and not the pump
>at all? I'll have to remove the pump to make a final assesment, but is there
>a known "common problem" with anything under the pump that leaks?
>
>From looking at the car, addressing this issue seems pretty basic, but I'd
>rather not leave much to chance.
>
>Thanks in advance for your insights.
>
>Tom '95 S6 Avant
>
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