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Date:         Thu, 29 Nov 2018 17:38:44 -0500
Reply-To:     Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Stephen Grisanti <bike2vcu@YAHOO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Power steering rack leak
Comments: To: "email99@nc.rr.com" <email99@NC.RR.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <f348b9c5-f1d9-8361-f718-fe16991d28a5@nc.rr.com>
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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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