Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2019 22:01:01 -0400
Reply-To: Eric Caron <eric.caron@ICLOUD.COM>
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From: Eric Caron <eric.caron@ICLOUD.COM>
Subject: Re: Power steering update
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Hi Stuart,
When you say you did this can you be specific on all the parts you needed for the job?
Do you know the name on the new rack you are using successfully?
Thanks,
Eric
> On Apr 8, 2019, at 2:33 PM, stuartmacm@gmail.com wrote:
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> Rebuilt racks have a dismal history even professional rebuilds. Sine new ones are available I recommend getting one if it's in the budget: https://burleymotorsports.net/product/power-steering-rack/ Go Westy sells one too . Add new bushings, boots and tie rods too for a complete unit. https://www.gowesty.com/product/steering/3996/vanagon-tie-rod-assembly?v= I did this and it's been great. I found it provided a bit more assist too.
>
> Stuart
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of Eric Caron
> Sent: Monday, April 8, 2019 9:52 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Power steering update
>
> Hi Listers,
>
> Last fall I reported a loud power steering sound when I put the van to bed. I have a update and tips are wanted.
>
> Last weekend we started up the van to bring it out of hibernation. It seemed quiet until we turned the wheel, then the o power steering noise started.
>
> We checked the reservoir and it was full. we then left the cap off and turned the wheel a few times. It quieted down. bubbles appeared in the reservoir and the fluid went down. We topped it off and went for a drive. All worked normally after that.
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> we didn’t see much on the ground under the front of the bus. Boots might be showing fluid leaking.
>
>
> My VW skilled friend suggests I should purchase a rebuild kit and let him rebuild the front rack. I’m thinking put in a good rebuilt one.. He has not rebuilt one before but has very good skills over all. I’m told it needs special tools. And I’d like the job to go quick, smoothly and have the best chance for long term success.
>
> thanks Ken for the info on the rebuilt rack!
>
> So, any tips from the group on next steps?
> info from your experiences.
> And, any tips on other things I should do while we are doing this work?
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> I will probably have a skilled friend available for one work day so I want to maximize success.
>
>
> Eric Caron
> 85 GL Auto
>
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