PAS Pumps

[Guy90]

Looking for reasons why a PAS pump might fail. Mine did last night but as I was on the motorway I didn'y notice until I came off the slip road and tried to turn a corner.

It seems odd it just fails without warning. All the levels were and are good and there were no leaks.

I'm getting a new pump (and drivebelt because the PAS pump pulley is now out of line and munching its way though the belt) but I'm interested to know what might have caused the failure.

It could possibley be old age i guess, it looks like it might be the original.

[TDi90]

if your getting rid of it, can i have the resovoir and the pipes leading to the pump? or will you still need these?

cheers, Rob

[Guy90]

if your getting rid of it, can i have the resovoir and the pipes leading to the pump? or will you still need these?

cheers, Rob

Sorry. It seems I still need those bits.

[wheeler]

i had one seize on my disco while on moter way
bearings collapsed

[muck_truck]

i had one go once while the car wasnt in use (disco 300TDI) while i changed water pump.

Was running ok, changed water pump took it for a drive and the powersteering pump started to make a horrid noise!!  engine had only done 40k an all!