Power Steering Pump Leak!!!!!!!

stephen2320 · 06-03-13, 05:01 PM

Hi,

I have noticed today that my power steering pump is leaking from the X-Plug, I think that's its name? Anyway I don't fancy splashing out on a new pump when I can replace the plug and O ring, problem is I'm struggling to find the part, I've attached a picture below of what I need, it's from a place in the States I think but was hoping someone might know of somewhere local as in the UK that might sell them?

Thanks

mikes2 · 06-03-13, 05:45 PM

Available from your dealer.

it's a V8 part

stephen2320 · 06-03-13, 05:53 PM

Thanks, I'm sure they'll charge me "appropriately"

spink · 06-03-13, 06:40 PM

about 9 quid iirc

stephen2320 · 06-03-13, 06:44 PM

That's surprisingly good, thanks.

RetroAuto · 06-03-13, 08:15 PM

I have a very wide bladed screwdriver-end that fits into an Impact screwdriver,

Just an 8th of a turn will stop the leak.

stephen2320 · 06-03-13, 08:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RetroAuto

I have a very wide bladed screwdriver-end that fits into an Impact screwdriver,

Just an 8th of a turn will stop the leak.

Will this last as a temporary repair to allow me to continue using the car whilst I get the new part? Thanks.

lefthooker · 06-03-13, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stephen2320

Hi,

I have noticed today that my power steering pump is leaking from the X-Plug, I think that's its name? Anyway I don't fancy splashing out on a new pump when I can replace the plug and O ring, problem is I'm struggling to find the part, I've attached a picture below of what I need, it's from a place in the States I think but was hoping someone might know of somewhere local as in the UK that might sell them?

Thanks

If that O ring is all that has failed/or in the process of failing then, any decent seal or hydraulics supplier should be able to supply a new one for a matter of pence.

andydunn2 · 06-03-13, 09:21 PM

Don't be tempted to use a standard o'ring in lieu of the Audi part, they don't work and fail very quickly.

stephen2320 · 06-03-13, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lefthooker

If that O ring is all that has failed/or in the process of failing then, any decent seal or hydraulics supplier should be able to supply a new one for a matter of pence.

Thanks, I've already thought of that as my plan b, I'm a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to Audrey (my coupe)

06-03-13, 05:45 PM	#2
mikes2 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Polmont Posts: 2,617	Available from your dealer. it's a V8 part __________________ 1991 90 quattro 20v sport 1991 90 quattro

06-03-13, 09:21 PM	#9
andydunn2 Ragtop Collector Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chorley Posts: 1,463	Don't be tempted to use a standard o'ring in lieu of the Audi part, they don't work and fail very quickly. __________________ "Earl" 1998 2.8 V6 Cabriolet "The Duke" 1997 2.6 V6 Cabriolet (Sold....sadly) Project "Best of Both Worlds" 1995 S2 Quattro Cabriolet

06-03-13, 05:53 PM	#3
stephen2320 Grown up member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Prestatyn, North Wales. Posts: 45	Thanks, I'm sure they'll charge me "appropriately"

06-03-13, 06:40 PM	#4
spink Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: yorkshire Posts: 1,525	about 9 quid iirc

06-03-13, 06:44 PM	#5
stephen2320 Grown up member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Prestatyn, North Wales. Posts: 45	That's surprisingly good, thanks.

06-03-13, 08:15 PM	#6
RetroAuto Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Telford Posts: 639	I have a very wide bladed screwdriver-end that fits into an Impact screwdriver, Just an 8th of a turn will stop the leak.