Power steering?

1. Codey_H L-plater Joined: Sep 2014 Peterborough Posts: 79 99' Audi Static A3 02' VTR Turbo Saxo

   #1 28th April 2015, 13:25

   Hey guys,
   
   Currently going through with doing a engine swap and prepping the bay, Iv been having a issue with my power steering pump and now finally got round to taking the pump out. There seems to be a crack in the black part (see picture bellow).
   
   Just wanted your opinion on it and if it's normal
   
   
   
   Regards
   
   Codey
2. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #2 28th April 2015, 14:48

   Normal it's just where the casing meets each end.

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3. Codey_H L-plater Joined: Sep 2014 Peterborough Posts: 79 99' Audi Static A3 02' VTR Turbo Saxo

   #3 28th April 2015, 16:32

   Is it normal for it like split like that or crack
4. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #4 28th April 2015, 17:50

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Codey_H Is it normal for it like split like that or crack

   Yes it is,it's just a metal sleeve and the ends don't meet flush,if you're worried about it leaking it won't.
5. Codey_H L-plater Joined: Sep 2014 Peterborough Posts: 79 99' Audi Static A3 02' VTR Turbo Saxo

   #5 28th April 2015, 18:07

   Ahh right that's fair enough, any idea where it could be leaking from then because it is lol like a lot I have to re feel almost everytimen if I Wunna go out
6. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #6 28th April 2015, 21:13

   There are two pipes coming off the pump,trace them through to the rack checking for signs of leaks.also each end of the steering rack are rubber conical shaped sleeves these can perish and leak fluid.
7. Codey_H L-plater Joined: Sep 2014 Peterborough Posts: 79 99' Audi Static A3 02' VTR Turbo Saxo

   #7 28th April 2015, 22:08

   I'll check them mate cheers but the leak seems to be coming from the actual pump/reservoir
8. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #8 29th April 2015, 07:27

   Does you pump have the filler bottle connected to the slam panel?If so check the pipe leading from it for leaks.
9. Codey_H L-plater Joined: Sep 2014 Peterborough Posts: 79 99' Audi Static A3 02' VTR Turbo Saxo

   #9 29th April 2015, 20:06

   There is only two pips that was connected high and low pressure no others pipes
10. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

    #10 29th April 2015, 21:05

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Codey_H There is only two pips that was connected high and low pressure no others pipes

    Right so the leak can only be in the pipes,rack or pump itself.lay a sheet of card under the car when it's stood for a while,might give an idea of where it's leaking.
11. Codey_H L-plater Joined: Sep 2014 Peterborough Posts: 79 99' Audi Static A3 02' VTR Turbo Saxo

    #11 1st May 2015, 19:04

    i went ahead and did what you said stevo and it seems to be only leaking steering fluid from the pump/bottle??
    
    Any ideas?
12. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

    #12 1st May 2015, 19:48

    Have you overfilled the pas by any chance?����
13. Milney8989 Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2015 Rayleigh Posts: 328 Saxo vts x2 Vauxhall Astra Ford mondeo workhorse

    #13 1st May 2015, 20:05

    What sort of pump is it. Filler bottle on pump or on the end of a pipe and bolted onto front panel by the bonnet catch?
14. Codey_H L-plater Joined: Sep 2014 Peterborough Posts: 79 99' Audi Static A3 02' VTR Turbo Saxo

    #14 1st May 2015, 20:29

    Filtered pump I beleave there ain't nothing near bonnet catch
15. Milney8989 Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2015 Rayleigh Posts: 328 Saxo vts x2 Vauxhall Astra Ford mondeo workhorse

    #15 1st May 2015, 20:44

    Okay. The o ring seal at the bottom of the funnel might be your culprit