Date:         Tue, 4 Jun 2013 13:13:44 -0400
Reply-To:     "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         "kenneth wilford (Van-Again)" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: a few power steering rack questions on a 1985 westy
Comments: To: Dean S <predsmaniac@gmail.com>
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Dean, this job isn't too bad.  Here is a link to a pretty nice write up on
it:
http://www.vanagonauts.com/Another-Steering-Rack-How-to212.htm

We usually sell these for $325 but I would match BD $299 price if you
wanted to use us.  I would also recommend replacing the power steering
system filter when replacing the rack as that is required by the warranty.
Our core is $100 as well.  These are Maval rebuilt units that come with the
inner tie rods installed and also the rack mounts.  I would get two outer
tie rod ends if you want everything new and you should be good to go.

Let me know if I can help you further.

Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com



On Tue, Jun 4, 2013 at 12:14 PM, Dean S <predsmaniac@gmail.com> wrote:

> Well it seems a leak on both sides have developed(at the boot covers) in
> the steering rack of our 85 Westy..question I have is;if the bellows/or
> boot covers are filled(they are or have been) with ATF does this mean there
> is a failed seal/seals inside the rack?
>
> It's interesting after bleeding off the air in the lines the leak is very
> minimal again and fluid seems to have balanced and backed its way into the
> ATF tank again at the engine compartment,this while the engine is not
> running and the ps pump engaged; Is that normal?
>
>
>
> I am considering the rebuild at bus depot..how difficult is it too replace
> the rack in the drive-way?
>
> Many thanks
> DS
>



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Thanks,
Ken Wilford
John 3:16
www.vanagain.com