Recent Samba thread, or new entry in existing thread, and I believe RTV sealant was recommended. Stephen Mobile > On Nov 29, 2018, at 4:27 PM, email99@nc.rr.com <email99@NC.RR.COM> wrote: > > Well, it's happened again. Just like clockwork. Another 7 years and > the power steering rack leaks again. When I replaced it in 1997 it had > a lifetime warranty but today I am reminded that "lifetime" means the > lifetime of the business that sold it and not the lifetime of Vanagon > ownership. > > It's leaking from the two-bolt plate that controls the spring that puts > axial force on the steering pinion shaft. Has anyone had any success in > sealing this plate? > > Thanks. > > Ed |
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