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Date:         Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:03:25 -0600
Reply-To:     JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Power Steering Whine from New Hose
Comments: To: Michael Hart <mjhart853@YAHOO.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <1355982837.59799.YahooMailNeo@web125501.mail.ne1.yahoo.com>
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BTDT.

There is a restrictor in the line that is necessary. If it was removed - thats your problem.

John Rodgers

On 12/19/2012 11:53 PM, Michael Hart wrote: > I recently had the high pressure flexible power steering hose (goes from the power steering pump to the fixed lines to the front of the van) for my '87 2.1l Vanagon repaired (the old hose had split and I had no luck whatsoever finding a new one). A shop in San Jose, CA made the repair for me (cutting the two end fittings off, brazing on two standard crimp connectors and assembling with a new flexible hose). > BTW - they appear to have done a very good job & after I installed it, the system works perfectly, BUT there is one issue - it's noisy! There is a pretty loud whine from the pump/hose area when turning the steering (& a much smaller whine when the wheel is not moved, but even that appears louder than the old system). > Any suggestions to reduce the whine? I'm using a Dextron III equivalent ATF, much was flushed out & replaced as I did the work. The noise is NOT coming from any slipping of the belt. As far as I know the system is filled (but is there a procedure for 'bleeding' the system??). > We're off to Baja at the weekend (2500 mile trip), so I want the power steering to be working. > Thanks, > Mike > '87 Westfalia 2.1 4 speed "T3WESTY" > Palo Alto, CA >


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