power steering

[william young]

any one had any problems with the joint which is in the feed from power steering pump and goes to the sreering rack . it leaks where the small metal pipe changes and becomes rubber . i suspect the rubber is had it . how ever after audis quote of £194.41 for a new on and it is not even two feet long as far as i can see . i am looing for some other way to secure some sort of replacement . so has any one had any problems like this and come up with an answer . hoping for some help . william young

[Peter D]

Model and year and engine code ( Label in Spare wheel bay, or sevice book ) will help a lot on this forum as we tend to be engineers and techs and do not rely on crystal balls. Regards Peter

[william young]

sorry got a bit distracted when i did this its a 1995 a6 avant . with a abc v6 2.6 litre engine .vin no.wauzzz4azsn036886 and engine no.109355 . on the audi schematic of the power steering it is item 11which is leaking where the rubber hose fits over the metal sleeve .

[Peter D]

Is that not a crimped connection. I have in the past taken such pipes to my local Hydraulic pipe business ( Hydro Sun comes to mind ) and had the union re made. They will ask the operating pressure and 350 to 450 psi is common. The success of this depends on the condition of the pipe and also if there is any spare free length so 4 or 5 cm can be cut off to get a new ID surface. Last on cost me £15 plus vat. Regards Peter