Date:         Thu, 3 Feb 2005 06:26:46 EST
Reply-To:     RAlanen@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Frank Condelli <RAlanen@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Whiny steering pump
Comments: cc: mbarclay@OPENFBO.COM
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In a message dated 02/02/2005 8:53:02 PM Eastern Standard Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

Frank,
can you describe the cleaning and flushing procedure in  greater detail?
Is there a cleaning agent you'd  recommend?


Matt, use a quality auto parts cleaning  solvent.  Remove the pump from the
engine, remove the two port banjo bolts  and soak the pump and all removed
parts in the cleaning solution for about 15  minutes.  Then drain and blow out
with compressed air.  Reinstall the  pump and flush with Dexron III.  If you want
to be really exotic you can  disassemble the pump for cleaning but I
recommend you have the Bentley tuned to  page 48.10 before doing this.  Also good idea
to clean or replace the  filter in the reservoir, page 48.7 in the Bentley.


Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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