Over heating after antifreeze was refilled after power steering pump replacement

Well Michele, you have several problems. First the cooling system, you have at least two problems, even if you replace the antifreeze the system can hold the correct pressure because of the leak; on top of that you have or a broken cable or a stucked valve on the heating system that means there is fluid trapped inside the system that should be flowing to the engine with the rest of cooling liquid. With the car off rey to move the temperature selector from cool to hot and try to hear if there is any sound of parts moving... Of you can here it, the cable/link is working but you have problem with the valve that's not openning, you need to replace it.

About the steering try to see if the leak is in a hose or in the pump(is attached to the engine, where you refill the steering fluid) in any case you need to take it to the shop to be replace/fix.

the water pump is run by the timing belt under the plastic cover. big expensive job. maybe you just need a thermostat. hopfully you didnt blow the head gasket. best of to have an expert take a look before changing stuff for no reason.

sounds like its down to the last resort ,drain antifreeze then refill with cold water and add about 300grms of caustic soda ,drive around for a day or so then as soon as heater starts to work ,flush the cooling system PROPERLY then re add your antifreeze and away you go with a nice warm car

what noise you hearing , are hearing it from the power steering pump, will if is that -- that mean the pump is bad --- it going

The pump is right on top of engine and is an easy swap ....you are right on replacing whole pump with an aftermarket or used one from a salvage yard....its so much easier...good luck....dont forget to only use Honda fluid for refill...Lee

1. Disconnect battery ground cable, then remove exhaust manifold heat shield.
2. Disengage power steering pump reservoir hose from pump bracket and engine lifting bracket, then disconnect return hose and reservoir pump hose from pump.
3. Allow fluid to drain into a suitable container, then raise and support vehicle.
   1. Remove lower belt guard, then rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise as viewed from direction shown, and remove accessory drive belt.
   2. Lower vehicle, then remove traction assist module bolts and position module aside.
   3. Rotate power steering pump pulley to gain access to each pump front mounting bolt, then remove three front bolts and one rear bolt and lift pump from vehicle.
   4. If it is necessary to separate pulley from power steering pump, proceed as follows:
   1. install power steering pump pulley remover T69L-10300-B, or equivalent, on pulley hub.
   2. Clamp hex head of tool in a suitable vise, then hold power steering pump in place while turning tool nut counterclockwise. Do not apply inward or outward force on power steering pump shaft, internal pump damage may result.
   3. Slide pulley from power steering pump shaft.
   1. Reverse procedure to install, noting following:
   1. If pulley and power steering pump were separated, install pulley on pump shaft using power steering pump pulley replacer T91P-3A733-A, or equivalent. Ensure threads on end of tool are fully engaged in power steering pump shaft; after pulley installation, ensure end of shaft is within 0.010 inch of being flush with pulley surface.
   2. When placing pump in vehicle, install rear mounting bolt first, but do not tighten until three front bolts are in position.
      1. Rotate drive belt tensioner clockwise as viewed from direction shown to install accessory drive belt.
      2. Refill power steering fluid reservoir and bleed system.

replace the power steering pump. make sure you get crush rings for the hoses too. dont use stop leak stuff either because it WILL clog the filter in the power steering rack and then youll have to replace that too.

THESE TYPE CAN TRAP AIR DURING REFILLING, TRY REMOVE CAP ON PUMP, START ENGINE, SLOWLY TURN STEERING WHEEL, RIGHT - LEFT, CHECK FLUID FREQUENTLY WHILE DOING THIS, THIS SHOULD PURGE SYSTEM OF AIR .

First, I'd try refilling the fluid. You can't use fluid off the shelf - Audi uses proprietary power steering fluid, available at dealerships (probably a VW dealer can give you the same thing) or online at www.germanautoparts.com or www.ecstuning.com. Try refilling it. The power steering fluid is cooled by a cooler behind the lower part of the bumper, and the fluid itself cools the power steering pump. If you're low on fluid, the pump may be heating up and in turn, heating the fluid. Fill it to the proper level and keep an eye on it for a couple of days and see if that fixes the problem.

take the belt off.
disconnect the hoses connected to it.
remove the bolts holding the pump.
remove and replace the pump
be sure that you tighten up well the bolts holding the new pump
connect the hoses
put the belt on
refill the pump
turn vehicle on " keep the pump's cap off
refill as needed while turning the wheel from one side to another
" do not overfill, watch out the level marks"
tighten the pump's cap on
ready to roll