>Does it damage anything to drive it with "manual" >steering for awhile, without the Power Steering belt >attached??? Nope, no damage from lack of power steering. Manual steering from lack of pump pressure is identical to manual from-the-factory, only you probably have a smaller steering wheel and will develop strong arm muscles from parking. The only thing you want to do is remove the PS pump belt BEFORE the system runs dry and burns itself out. P.S. Plan on a mild case of tendonitis and/or tennis elbow if you drive it a lot or are old, like me! John Bange '90 Vanagon "Geldsauger" |
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