[V8] Where can the Power steering pump leak?

[kneale at knitknacks.com]

The usual "LEAK" at the shaft seal is for the pump to suck air rather than
for oil to come out.  I'd bet on the other suggestions regarding the source
of the missing hydraulic oil.  The booster also can leak (check the driver
side floormats).

You need a press to take off/reinstall the pulley flange on the shaft to
replace that seal.


Original Message:
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From: Mark Kalbskopf gbmarc at cox.net
Date: Sat, 14 Nov 2009 17:54:54 -0500
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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