Date:         Mon, 9 Jul 2012 11:17:46 -0400
Reply-To:     John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: power steering
Comments: To: Gab and Em <shoesandbikes@gmail.com>
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Gab,

You can drive forever with the PS belt removed. You should pinpoint where
the leak originates before you do that. If it's the line, your pump and
rack are probably good.

John Meeks
'91 Vanagon MV Phoenix
Northern Michigan

Vanagon Rescue Squad
www.vanagonauts.com


On Mon, Jul 9, 2012 at 10:37 AM, Gab and Em <shoesandbikes@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> POWER STEERING is disconnected as of last night because of the PS fluid
> flood on my driveway front and back of the van.  Wasn't leaking visibly but
> the reservoir was low.  Topped it up with Lucas PS Fluid with Conditioners
> and it packed up front and back -- torrent of fluid on my driveway.)
>
>
> HOW LONG CAN I DRIVE ON MANUAL STEERING???
>
>
> -Do I need a new rack and pump?
> -Recommendations?
> -Can I trust Canadian Tire?
> -Should I change out the hoses while I am at it?
> -Hoses from http://www.frankcondelli.com/hose.htm ?  Anyone know of Frank?
>  (Seems like a nice guy on his website.)  Does his idea seem good?
>  Reasonable price?
>
>
>
> Gabby
> sigh
>