[s-cars] Power Steering pump x-plug/chirping noise upon startup
Jim Fleischer
jim at almgt.com
Thu Sep 1 17:11:48 PDT 2011
Hey guys,
In poking around my engine bay to locate a high pitched "chirp" on startup, I noticed some weeping at the x-plug on the power steering pump. Looks like my fluid is down as well, but not under the minimum. A few questions: Can I replace the x-plug and washer without draining the system, or will it require a full drain and bleed? Anyone have the part # for the x-plug and washer handy? What is the fluid of choice for this? I don't want to mix hydraulic fluids.
The "chirping" is rev dependent, and it goes away after a minute or two, so wondering if these two things are related, or is the chirping something else? I am due for a timing belt replacement (around 65k miles.) Could it be the water pump?
Thanks guys. I appreciate any help.
Best regards,
Jim Fleischer
'95 s6 avant
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