[V8] Where can the Power steering pump leak?

[Ed Kellock]

Put the front tires up on ramps and remove the belly pan (if it's not
already missing).  From above and below, liberally spray everything in the
area with Simple Green and hose it all off.  Let it sit until everything is
dry.  Then start the engine and watch.  Use a flashlight and look around
from above and below.  If you don't pinpoint the leak, get a helper to turn
the steering wheel back and forth and look around for you leak.  

Ed

-----Original Message-----
From: v8-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:v8-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of
Mark Kalbskopf
Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 3:55 PM
To: v8 at audifans.com
Subject: [V8] Where can the Power steering pump leak?


I am losing Pentosin badly and it's wet below the hydraulic pump and  
all over the compressor. (At least I think it's pentosin as the level  
is way down)
The accessory belt has become filthy oily and now I have a squealing  
sound from one of the pulleys.

Can the pump leak from the pump shaft end seal?

About a year ago, I rebuilt the pump and put those little O rings in  
all those cross marked caps.
I don't remember doing the shaft seal because I think I would have  
needed a suitable puller which I don't have.

Is the end seal a likely culprit, because I don't see it gushing out  
anywhere else?
The accessory bely acts like a spreader and throws the leaking fluid  
all around the front of the engine.

As the pump is $450, I'm not rushing off to replace it.

Mark
(Who is weary of repairs and went to look at a 1999 BMW 540i sport  
today!!)

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