[Vwdiesel] Leaky PS pump or rack ?? 88 1.6L TD

Mike & Coreen Smith ve9aa at nbnet.nb.ca
Sat May 10 22:45:44 EDT 2003


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Hi Diesel Heads,

Is there a rebuild kit available or gaskets at the very least, available for
a 1988 Jetta GL TD power steering pump?
Filled the fluid reservoir up before a day-trip here today. When I got to my
destination I noticed PS fluid pee-ing out of the bottom of the car.  I took
a glance underneath and it appeared to be coming from the alternator  area,
where I presume the PS pump is also located??  It was pouring rain and I
never had a chance to do a good look-see.  Now it's dark (and still raining)
so I won't get a chance until maybe tomorrow to have another look.
(reservoirs likely empty now too).
Any chance this could just be a leaky hose?  Is this a common problem in old
PS pumps to spew fluid at an alarming rate? <tic>
PO told me it had a leaky 'rack' when I bought it.

Ideas.....?

And no, I don't own a manual. (LOL)

Mike

Mike, Coreen & Corey Smith
271 Smith Rd
Waterville, NB
E2V 3V6
Canada
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