Major Power steering pump problem

[timg007]

It looks like it's the piston that my mate lost. OPPS!!! It looks like I'm going to have to get a second hand PAS pump just to strip for that little part. Thanks for your help guys and if anyone has a spare broken pas pump going cheap

[robert_n]

Has anyone got a source for the bolt and sealing washer for an ABY? I chatted to the sales guy in the stealers an he reckoned the bolt and washer were not available as a separate part. Though I could buy a new pump for £550!!!! We could find the part for the S4 mentioned earlier but there did not seem to be an equivalent for the ABY.

Thanks.

[archiboy24]

screw & sealing washer PN 026 145 541. Two required.

[s2avant]

Which stealer was that?! If it was the Audi branch on the A45 I look forward to giving them some abuse about that.

I can get you them for Friday if you fancy a trip towards the B&Q warehouse.

Ben

[robert_n]

screw & sealing washer PN 026 145 541. Two required.

On the dealer system this came up for a different engine code....

Which stealer was that?! If it was the Audi branch on the A45 I look forward to giving them some abuse about that.

I can get you them for Friday if you fancy a trip towards the B&Q warehouse.

Ben

It was indeed the branch on the A45, the guy there is usually very helpful though.

That would be awesome if you could!

Do you mean the B&Q at Binley? I finish work at 1 on a friday so couldn't really meet much before 2 as I am working down at Gaydon at the moment.

[Phil Payne]

Got a cap and O-ring in me 'and right now in Sheffield.

Main reason for O-ring failure - it should be soaked in minerall oil for 24 hours before fitting, otherwise it rips as the screw is tightened.

[robert_n]

Handy to know thanks!

[s2avant]

Do you mean the B&Q at Binley? I finish work at 1 on a friday so couldn't really meet much before 2 as I am working down at Gaydon at the moment.

We moved site across Coventry from Holbrooks to Binley. We are behind the SEAT showroom next to B&Q now. I'll order some in for stock in case you need them.

We are open till 6pm in the week and 1pm on Saturday mornings so ready when you are.

Ben

[robert_n]

I have finally got around to fitting these plugs and need a quick bit of advice.

What is the correct way of fitting/removing them. the obvious way i see is to use a screwdriver and hammer but that will surely do no good for the sealing surfaces etc. Is there a special tool to use?


Thanks!

[Phil Payne]

I have finally got around to fitting these plugs and need a quick bit of advice.

What is the correct way of fitting/removing them. the obvious way i see is to use a screwdriver and hammer but that will surely do no good for the sealing surfaces etc. Is there a special tool to use?

Removal - impact driver and "draglink socket" - a.k.a. big screwdriver bit. From memory - 16mm.

Refitting - same driver, no hammer. Critical - oil the seals first.

[robert_n]

Removal - impact driver and "draglink socket" - a.k.a. big screwdriver bit. From memory - 14mm.

Refitting - same driver, no hammer. Critical - oil the seals first.

Thanks very much!

Do these have another name they go by too? I couldn't find any in my local halfords or machine mart and the guys I asked looked a bit confused at the name. Google also seems to mostly come up with american results.

[Phil Payne]

Do these have another name they go by too? I couldn't find any in my local halfords or machine mart and the guys I asked looked a bit confused at the name.

The name perplexed me too until I walked into Hayway Tools in Kettering and asked for a 16mm (sorry) draglink socket. The guy behind the counter said: "You mean a sodding great screwdriver bit" and gave me the above.

It's 16mm. The slot in the cap is wider but shallower towards the end - a 16mm allows full depth grip.

Added: And as you would expect from my gear, it turns out to be FACOM. Part number ENS.316