Date: Sat, 17 Apr 2021 16:29:21 -0500
Reply-To: John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
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From: John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Power steering rack
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Dennis, thanks for the heads up on the GoWesty PS Rack. I will lookmat that
next time around. Believe it or not, I have a brand spanking new, vacuum
packed steering rack on hand. However, it's quite old. Like 10-12 years. I
think I got it from Van Cafe waaaay back when. I'm wondering if I dare use
it. I guess I could try it and see if it explodes!! Nothing ventured,
nothing gained!
BTW, do you still make the famous Haynes trailor hitch. Mine has worked
great all these years, but it looks like I may need another one for this
newer(to me) van I just got.
On Sat, Apr 17, 2021, 4:13 PM Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I suggest going for the bucks and get this one.
>
> https://www.gowesty.com/product/steering/24641/power-steering-rack-new-?v=
>
> All new, they work, and man do they have power assist. Almost feel like
> the steering isn’t connected. No more groans and playing with special hoses
> or needlessly replacing the pump. Part of the problem with rebuilds is that
> many are worn beyond what a seal kit will fix. While it is out consider
> getting better mounting bushings.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com> On Behalf Of John
> Rodgers
> Sent: Saturday, April 17, 2021 4:41 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Power steering rack
>
> I have been looking at power steering racks and the prices to me are out
> landish. On my '85 van with power steering, I had a bad leak.I was in
> Alaska at the time when I bought the van. I got a really good price because
> of that leak. The car lot was afraid of cost and nobody really didn't know
> what to do with it. The nearest deslership was 150 miles away. Distance
> from anything is one reason so many Alaskans become very self sufficient.
> The dealership for VW wanted $1250 plus parts to fix it. I bought a seal
> kit from the parts department for $85. A couple of hours later it was going
> back in the van. Never had a problem again.
>
> I don't know if you can do this now, but sure seems a better way to go.
> $500 plus or minus for a power steering rack seems mighty steep to me.
>
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