In a message dated 4/14/03 8:08:13 PM Pacific Daylight Time, undine@HOTMAIL.COM writes: << I'm considering buying an 86 Westfalia that seems in pretty good shape but with one major issue: because the power steering was leaky, the current owner cut the belt and plugged the pump etc. so the power steering no longer works but the pieces are still there. Not having power steering in my neighborhood will be a problem. Does anyone have any experience restoring power steering? Also, any estimates how much work it'll take to fix the leaky power steering if I can get it restored? >> JD, Rebuilt racks are less than $180. Cost about an hour's worth of shop labor. Took me about that long to put in a used but recently rebuilt (by ZF) unit which I got for $100. Alignment recommended after. That can add $$$ into the mix. Pmail me if you need further assistance since you are in my neighborhood. BenT |
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