Im having some power steering leakage problems but I know they selll a new power steering pump in ECSTUNING.COM but i wanted to know if anyone knew if the sold a power steering delete belt for the 98 1.8t i just looking for a way around buy new pump for the moment bc. im low on cash sadly... soo if any can help... please & thank you...

 

loud the lines off the rack and measure for a shorter belt

 

Not Bad idea! But do they sell a shorter belt for the or would i have to find a belt right length & rivits

 

just use a string and loop it where it would go them take it off and measure

 

How driveable is a depowered rack in a Quattro? I have a depowered rack in my Miata that I love, but the extra weight and all wheel drive seem like they might make it unpleasant.

I ask because I have a 98 A4 quattro with a leaky p/s pump that needs a new serpentine belt, and I'd love to get some weight off the front end at the same time as solving the hydraulic fluid coated engine bay issue.

 

Remove hose's between rack and pump
Fit short hose between rack inlet / outlet (unions available at hydraulic hose suppliers) and short pipe connection.
Reconnect pump to top up cylinder to keep cool
Steering very heavy to start but after 3 months acceptable very good at speed

 

I am still driving without power steering till this day that I started the post haha but it's not that bad it is something to get used to though