Date:         Mon, 9 Jul 2012 10:33:45 -0500
Reply-To:     mcneely4@COX.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: power steering
Comments: To: Gab and Em <shoesandbikes@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <CAArYBE78zZLpXDuYajFc4kQcVOfGiFGML4TCsztPf2mJW8=WtQ@mail.gmail.com>
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Gab, VW specified Dexron ATF for the power steering on your Vanagon, not power steering fluid.  I doubt the failure you experienced was due to the wrong fluid, however.  They system already had a leak.  mcneely

---- 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

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David McNeely