Date:         Tue, 18 Mar 2014 21:50:15 -0500
Reply-To:     Max Wellhouse <dimwittedmoose@CFU.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Max Wellhouse <dimwittedmoose@CFU.NET>
Subject:      Funny  "catch" in the steering
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Hi:  A long trip to So. Missouri last w/e developed a strange symptom in
my 90 GL that has close to 270k on it.  I removed the Power steering
pump and metal lines some 7-8 years ago and capped off the steering
sector  leaving some fluid in there for lubrication thinking that I
would eventually convert the van to a manual rack and tie rods.  That
hasn't happened yet, as I was waiting until I had time to do the control
arm bushings etc. simultaneosly.   Well, now the van has developed a
definite "catching spot" or two while doing tight turn maneuvers, but
doesn't present itself going down the highway.


I'm wondering if this catch is related to a dry steering sector which
could be alleviated by pouring some more ATF down in the system or
whether the original  control arm bushings upper ball joints(also OEM)
might be to blame.  If there's a third or fourth possiblity, I'd listen
to that as well.

TIA


DM&FS