Date:         Fri, 30 Apr 2010 08:49:11 EDT
Reply-To:     VWBrain@AOL.COM
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From:         Mark Dearing <VWBrain@AOL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Power Steering Pump Rebuild Kits
Comments: To: dvdclarksn@aol.com
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In a message dated 4/29/2010 3:14:21 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
dvdclarksn@AOL.COM writes:

I bought  a kit from one of our list vendors that was very reasonable
priced. Seems as  though it included a couple of gaskets or o-rings and new
replaceable vanes. I  remember being a bit unsure of whether i got the vanes back
in correctly and  the pump did not function properly. I also went the route
of trying a local  FLAPS that shall remain nameless. After 5 pumps in 18
mos. I insisted on  getting my $ back . Got a good used OEM pump from the
parts yard and no  problems since.
?



Hmmm  started with a used pump and 2 years later went back with a used
pump.  that makes a lot of sense.  OE  ZF pumps are still out  there, cost
about $275 where the cheap reman ones cost about $170 Seems like the  OE would
have been the better deal  later  mark  d