Re: help - power steering pump noise

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Solomon Ngan wrote:
> 
> Hi guys,
> I really need some help here.  I've just purchased a re-built power
> steering pump (I believe it is also called the hydraulic pump) from
> Linda of Carlsen.  A non-audi shop installed it for me.  What happens
> now is that it makes a lot of noise as soon as I touch the steering.
> I remember some discussion about "fleeding" the hydraulic system.  Air
> may be trapped.  The shop I went to does not know anything about it.
> 
> When the shop called an audi dealership, they told him there is nothing
> he can do.  It must be a defective pump.  I don't know that's true or
> not.  Perhaps the dealership just does not want to help.
> 
> With Carlsen's reputation, I do have some confidence in their product.
> Linda said it is directly from factory.
> 
> Is there any trick in installing the hydraulic pump ?

They should've manually pre-filled the pump (prime it) with Pentosin
before starting the car and running it dry. This is pretty typical
screw-up for a corner shop. I have seen it happening twice on other
people's cars. Sorry to tell you this, but the pump is probably history.
Try to replace it under the warranty.

As far as bleeding goes: there's nothing special to that. The sys bleeds
itself during first several lock to lock turns of the wheel.

Igor Kessel
'89 200TQ