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Date:         Sun, 29 May 2005 15:26:53 -0700
Reply-To:     Detroit Bus <detroit.bus@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Detroit Bus <detroit.bus@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Hard steering
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Hi all--


Still mulling over my moving options, but in the meantime my Vanagon
has developed intermittent "hard" steering. It most often happens
after being on the freeway awhile, and then exiting. The first right
or left turn on surface streets will be hard [steering wheel resists
more, have to crank the wheel to respond], and then shortly thereafter
my power steering seems to "recover" and all is fine again. Doesn't
matter if its left or right.


Fluid level is fine, no leaks anywhere around any hoses or PS
fittings. Belts tight and good. Is my PS pump failing? It is original,
170,000 miles.


If my power steering fails, is it still safe to drive if I have good forearms?


-- 
Garrick, Queens, NY
'87 GL Weekender
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