Power Steering (thought this was a simple fix) !

[Laptoploon]

Had a bit of squealing from the aux belt - went to check the tensioner only to find the pump bracket had snapped... thought this would be easy to source and (foolishly) an easy fix.. here's me 2 days down the line and a car I can't/won't drive.

Even when I talk to the dealer.... it's clear they have no idea what I'm talking about... replacement £9.99 (but you might have to bend it into shape)... ::me:: er you know it's cast aluminium and wouldn't bend in the fires of hell?... "er... I'll call you back"

Anyhoo here's the thing - I "think" I've ordered the correct part (based on a free and full refund return promise)

I've attached (hopefully) a pic of the part and could do with some advice as to removal/replace of said partv70d.jpg

I've got the bit about moving the powered steering reservoir and access through the wheel arch (cos stupidly, my first thought the tensioner - if only)... after that I'm flying blind and Haynes is worse that useless...

[Simon Jones]

You've also posted in the P3 section: what year / version have you got? The parts may well not be the same between P2 and P3.

[Laptoploon]

Hi, 2004 2.5t AWD

[Laptoploon]

Collected the part from the dealer and it's huge (picture attached)

The second pic with the black line shows where mine has snapped

So from what I understand, that's power steering pump off, alternator off, air con compressor off, bracket off - reverse procedure and all is good!

What could possibly go wrong! :-)

[Simon Jones]

Was it £9.99 in the end!