Date:         Mon, 12 Jun 2023 22:20:44 -0400
Reply-To:     Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
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From:         Eric Caron <ericcaron96@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: GoWesty power steering hoses
Comments: To: David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM>
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Hi David,

        Great to get that info. 

        I’m surprised you didn’t check in on the list to see what folks recommended for the power steering lines.  There was a recent discussion on this including the importance of the restrictor to prevent noise.

        I can’t remember for sure who had the strongest recommendation for a full kit from the vender. But I’m pretty sure it was either Ken at Vanagain or Busdepot.  Definitely not GW for this product.  Nice to know you confirm that report from others.
I’m pretty Sure my current hoses were from BusDepot  installed by Dennis.  And my Power steering rack is from Vanagain and doing fine.

I appreciate being able to get recommendations from folks for products before I purchase them.  This is especially helpful as I am not great at searching the sites. Those that supply links save me!

Glad all worked out well for you.
Eric Caron 



> On Jun 12, 2023, at 1:40 AM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> I just had a bunch of work done on my 1991 Volkswagen Vanagon GL
> Campmobile, including power steering repairs.  The shop I use will install
> customer supplied parts.  So, I ordered a lot of parts from our online
> vendors.  Among those parts were power steering hoses described by GoWesty
> as if they were the best thing since ice cream was invented.
> 
> The tech and the owner of the shop both looked at the hoses and said "No
> way, you don't want to use these."  They had new hoses made up at a local
> shop called, "House of Hose."  The shop owner showed me the differences
> between the GoWesty hoses and the custom built ones.  Connections in
> particular were clearly better, but the hose itself was much better
> quality, also.  Just letting you know my experience.
> 
> My guys were ok with and used all the other parts I supplied.
> 
> mcneely