Power Steering Hose Help, Please.

[q2quest]

In this illustration, when reconnecting (low pressure) return hoses #14 and #13 to the fluid cooler loop #15, does it matter which hose goes to which cooler nipple? I can't imagine that it does matter, but I did have hose #13 burst shortly after connecting it to the top nipple on that cooler line after a PS pump replacement. I'm about 98% sure I put it on the same way it came off, but I could have switched them. I suspect the hose was already compromised because the car was involved in a front end collision a couple of years ago and was possibly crushed at that time. The car was idling with the wheels straight when the line burst. Very odd.

[john_gonzo]

I doubt it makes a difference pressure-wise. Factory routing may put less strain on the hoses though.

From what I found on the Jim Ellis Audi site, it looks like your #14 connects to the top port of the cooling loop #15. You may want to verify that with your specific year and engine combo.

[Let it snow]

Diagnosticator mentioned this in another thread that the factory oriention is the proper way. It makes it easier to bleed air bubbles out of the system. Makes perfect sense.

[jayiszraw]

Are those diagrams for the 3.0?

[q2quest]

Thank you. That diagram is the one I was searching for. I see now that I did have them reversed.

[john_gonzo]

Are those diagrams for the 3.0?

The one I posted was labeled 2.7. Which is odd, because I selected 3.0 in the drop-down box on their site. Looks a lot like the 3.0 though, doesn't it.

[jayiszraw]

The one I posted was labeled 2.7. Which is odd, because I selected 3.0 in the drop-down box on their site. Looks a lot like the 3.0 though, doesn't it.

Power steering setup is similar on both. This diagram pits into perspective why i couldnt figure out how the power steering line runs. Its on the opposite side when comparing is to the 1.8t