I too replaced my PS Rack on my 84 Westy about 7 years ago, then in the summer of 2017, a leak started up, leaving a puddle of about 3 inches in size overnight.
I topped off the PS fluid with Lucas PS Stop-Leak, and as the summer progressed, the puddle got smaller... refilling each time with Lucas. I'm pleased to say, there were NO LEAKS at all this past summer! https://lucasoil.com/products/problem-solvers-utility/lucas-power-steering-stop-leak Wish I had tried that before replacing my original rack. Cheap and worth a try. Jack -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of email99@nc.rr.com Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2018 4:27 PM To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: Power steering rack leak 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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