Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 22:33:58 -0700
Reply-To: Craig Morton <rangermorton1972@YAHOO.COM>
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From: Craig Morton <rangermorton1972@YAHOO.COM>
Subject: Re: Power Steering Rack Question
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My rack is in and darned if I didn't get the steering wheel out of kelter. What is the easiest way to get it aligned again?
Thanks.
Craig
--- On Tue, 6/8/10, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM> wrote:
From: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Power Steering Rack Question
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Date: Tuesday, June 8, 2010, 5:30 AM
The rack should be tighter in center than outside. This is for a number
reasons. It should not be "hard" to move but noticeable different. It may
need some lubrication. With the power assist it not be an issue.
Dennis
-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Sent: Monday, June 07, 2010 8:34 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Power Steering Rack Question
Cool Dennis, tell me what you think of this then ..
I have a used rack that does not leak.
but it is 'draggy' right at center..
both by feel with rack out of the car, and driving straight down the road.
I am thinking there may be a preload adjustment by shims in there for that
perhaps...
sound possible ?
I havn't really tried to take one apart,
I have at least two to play with, I should. To much else to
fix/restore/repower !
Scott
www.turbovans.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dennis Haynes" <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, June 07, 2010 4:47 PM
Subject: Re: Power Steering Rack Question
I have tried a number of times to overhaul the racks. Often the leaking seal
is just a symptom. Often the rack end bushings or rack itself are worn or
grooved and require replacement or machine work. There is also the
possibility of the valve being worn and I have seen some leak at the pinion
shaft. You will need some special tools to get the rack a part.
Dennis
-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Craig Morton
Sent: Monday, June 07, 2010 4:27 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Power Steering Rack Question
I have found the reseal kit. Price is reasonable. Anyone installed these
seals?
Craig