[V8] Power Steering Fluid - The all purpose driveway cleaner

[Buchholz, Steven]

... funny, when I had a chance I was going to post a response on this one
... YUP ... BTDT on #2 not so long after the engine swap.  I don't know
about the P/N ... s'pose I should try loading that new version of TFA I got
the other day ... 

The thing is, it is a return line, so you don't have to deal with high
pressure ... you should be able to pull the hose, replace the rubber section
and use standard adjustable hose clamps and re-install.  Since I needed to
get the car up right away and wasn't sure I bought a new hose from Audi.
Not too long afterward I got a leak from the return line that goes from the
other end of the hard line to the reservoir ... and there I did use the
FLAPS hose.  The stuff I used is labeled to be for automatic transmission
use ...  Note that in both cases there is a metal crimp that you need to
remove ... I opened it up with a Dremel tool myself ...

HTH!
Steve B
San Jose, Kaleefohnia (USA)
> 
> OK gang, I found the source of the leak:
> http://198.107.18.114/v8q/pics/hose1.jpg 
> http://198.107.18.114/v8q/pics/hose2.jpg 
> 
> What is this animal?  Looks like it goes to the steering column itself
> and may be 441-612-069-A 'tube return'...
> 
> Any thoughts if I can hose clamp it?  Have it rebuilt by a 
> Aviation high
> pressure line shop?  Or would I be better off just getting a new one
> from my parts supplier?
> 
> Any BTDT on this one?
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> 
> It would appear that I have a power steering leak.  I haven't had a
> chance to pop the air filter cover off and look at the rack.  It has
> been making no noises, drinking no fluid, and no 
> vibrations...  I *did*
> notice the accordion 'boot' on the passenger side was split wide open,
> but don't think that has any bearing on my problem.  Am I 
> safe to assume
> it is a hose, banjo bolt, etc. and not the rack?  Obviously 
> when I peek
> tomorrow, I will have a better idea.
> 
> Oh, and it only leaks like mad when the car is running (I was cranking
> the wheel at the time, too).  It's leaking right onto the 
> exhaust 'X' on the driver's side.