Date:         Tue, 23 Nov 2004 06:14:58 EST
Reply-To:     RAlanen@AOL.COM
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From:         Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: power steering failure......HELP
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In a message dated 22/11/2004 12:07:03 PM Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

So some  questions that I have for you all:

What is a possible  failure point underneath the vehicle?
    Rack seal failure or rusted lines both common  problems.


How do I know the pump is still  good?
    You have to fix the leak to check the pump.


Is it the rack it-self or could it be a  hose/connector?
    Could be one or the other or both.


Did my cranking the wheel all the way casue a burst in  a line?  or a better
question, does cranking the wheel all the way cause  any extra pressure in the
PS system.
    No.  the system has a pressure relief valve  that does not allow over
pressuring when at full lock, left or right.


I eventually want to do a EJ2.2 swap and was wondering  if the PS pump is
used from the Wasserboxer or do you use the subaru PS  pump?  dont know if I
should invest in a new/rebuilt  unit?
    No idea !



See my _Vanagon Power Steering Lines_ (http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/hose.htm)
  webpage if you need to replace rusted out power steering lines.  I also
rebuild the racks and sell rebuilt racks, see my _Vanagon Items Forsale_
(http://members.aol.com/Fkc43/sales.htm)   webpage.

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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