Date:         Sat, 1 Dec 2007 16:56:33 -0500
Reply-To:     Kenneth Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Kenneth Wilford <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: PS leak
Comments: To: Allan Streib <streib@CS.INDIANA.EDU>
In-Reply-To:  <AC9BCAB9-CE08-4117-B2D4-4C60811AD593@cs.indiana.edu>
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Allan,

The rebuild kits for the racks have been discontinued as of last year.
Getting a rebuilt rack is a great option since it is all put together
and your down time is very minimal.  Trying to rebuilt it yourself, you
are on your own because the manual has no directions for doing this.  I
sell both the Maval and ZF (OE supplier for VW) rebuilt racks.  The
Maval is a great rack that I have installed many times for customers
here.  This is $325 plus the core charge and comes with the tie rods and
boots installed.  It has a lifetime warranty.  The ZF racks have no core
and they are $439.  They do not come with boots and tie rods.  However
if you are looking for the highest quality rebuild you can get, this is
it.  Whenever you are replacing a rack you want to also replace your
power steering filter.  I have these for $12.  Also note that the
Vanagon PS system uses only ATF (Automatic Transmission fluid
Dexron/Mercon).  Do NOT use Power Steering Fluid in the system or you
will have problems.

These racks are in stock in both my east coast and west coast
warehouse.  They can be shipped Monday.  Just order through my web store
or give me a call Monday and I can get the order going for you.

Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com

Allan Streib wrote:
> I've had my '91 GL in the garage for a few days, and noticed a few
> drops of fluid under the boot on the drivers side of the power
> steering rack.  There's evidence of seepage on the opposite boot as
> well.
>
> I see reseal kits for this are available, are they generally worthwhile?
>
> Allan
>