Date:         Tue, 17 Sep 2002 13:16:28 -0700
Reply-To:     jp0815@EARTHLINK.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Joachim Preiss <jp0815@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      leaking power steering?

Hi there,

Crawled under my 85 westfalia last weekend, and found drops of a red fluid on
both of the rubber boots on the front axle, and 2 small puddles on the ground.
I might have found the reason why turning the wheel feels more like lifting
the beast around the corner rather than power steering.

Is power steering fluid red? Am I risking further damage if I keep driving
with a leaky power steerer? Most of all: is it safe to drive? Any other tips
besides: CYFB (Check your f.....g Bently).

Thanks!
 'chimpy

'85 Westfalia 'funagon'

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