Date:         Wed, 1 Oct 2008 15:07:56 +0000
Reply-To:     ckelmo1@COMCAST.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Cecil Eastman <ckelmo1@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: PS Hose kit - a cautionary tale

Mike B.,

My intention in posting this story was to advise folks to be careful, in case they should run into a problem as I did.  I'm glad that your superior brain showed you the way before you made a mistake; I'm comforted to know that at least one person on this list is indeed perfect.  It must be wonderful to always know every outcome of your actions.  I, however, did not:  I thought I had the hose set satisfactorily but I was wrong.  That makes me human.  What would make me a dumb*** is to do the same thing again and expect a different outcome.

Your sarcastic tone is not warranted nor appreciated.  If this is how you treat your fellow listees, perhaps you should just go back to your cave and stay there.

Cecil

-------------- Original message --------------
From: "Mike" <mbucchino@charter.net>

> Cecil,
>
> If I had this much trouble installing a part, it would have prompted me to
> make a call or email to the supplier and ask some questions before
> continuing to force it in place. Then, to be surprised when it self
> destructs while driving it down the road? What are you cautioning others
> of, not to be a dumb*** like you were? I've bought many parts 'new in the
> box', only to discover that they were wrong for the application. I made a
> call or returned them to the FLAPS. If you break it, you own
> it...........regardless of where you bought it.
>
> Mike B.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Cecil Eastman"
> To:
> Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 6:48 PM
> Subject: PS Hose kit - a cautionary tale
>
>
> > To those of us with Power Steering-
> >
> > If you're thinking about purchasing a Power Steering Hose Replacement Kit
> > from one of our vendors (I know of two that sell what seems to be the same
> > kit) please beware: I believe that the low-pressure hose provided as part
> > of the kit is too short.
> >
> > I received 11.5 ft of low-pressure hose that I struggled to make fit. I
> > followed the directions religiously, but found that I had to really
> > stretch the hose to make it all the way from the PS unit in front to the
> > PS reservoir in the engine compartment. And this didn't work out so well:
> > the hose retracted when I wasn't looking and ended up getting sawn open as
> > it rubbed against the PS belt pulley as I was tooling down the road.
> > White smoke and loss of power assist ensued, as well as a really gooey
> > engine compartment.
> >
> > So check the length of the low-pressure hose before beginning. Even using
> > the shortest route possible, I believe (IMHO) you'll need a minimum of
> > 12.5 feet (I used 13 ft when I replaced the hose) in order to avoid my
> > fate. In case anyone cares, both bus and pilot are now doing fine.
> >
> > Beyond that, the rest of the kit is spot on and will indeed solve those
> > leaking pipe problems. Pay close attention to the instructions in the
> > Holy Bentley for bleeding the PS system; it's very easy and works
> > beautifully.
> >
> > Cecil
> > '85 Westy
> > Der BrotKasten
>