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Date:         Wed, 2 Aug 2000 20:13:58 -0400
Reply-To:     Karl Mullendore <thewestyman@mindspring.com>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Karl Mullendore <thewestyman@mindspring.com>
Subject:      Re: Power steer. rack rebuild?
Comments: To: "Imua Camper Co." <elua@interpac.net>
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Rebuild kits are available (or were last time I ordered one for my shop) and
cost is usually around $80. An easy one to rebuild, just take your time and
remember exactly how it all goes together.


Karl
Westy Ventures


----- Original Message -----


> Have an 86 Westy with a leak from the drivers side boot on the pwer steer
> rack. Bad.  Runs dry in a day after full top off and now has
> less-than-manual steering.  Can I rebuild it myself, or replace seals on
> that side only?  Should I opt for the $300 rebuilt from our friendly
> vendors?  (shipping to Hawaii is a killer..)  Archives didn't have much on
> self rebuilding- I'd prefer that route if a kit is available.   Aloha-
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