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Date:         Tue, 31 Dec 1996 18:50:03 -0800 (PST)
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From:         Mike Catlin <mjcatlin@wheel.dcn.davis.ca.us>
Subject:      Re: I need advice....

On Tue, 31 Dec 1996 pactor@communityonline.net wrote:

> I recently hit a BIG bump in my 1985 Vanagon and, evidently, some seals > in the rack ruptured. Power steering fluid just flows out! My mechanic > says that he could replace the seals but wasn't sure how long it would > last. He also said that he couldn't "guarantee" his work and > recommended that I purchase a rebuilt rack. Got one price off the net > of $450.00 with my core. Whoa, had no idea they were so expensive? > > So....looking for recommendations. Should I go with the "unguaranteed" > work and hope for the best or just go ahead and "bite the bullet" and > get the rebuilt rack?

Since you are in Vacaville, I would call John, the service manager at Wes Lasher VW in Sacramento, and ask him what they do with PS racks. He is a good guy. Their phone is 916-441-2761. I suspect it would be smart to try the new seals before getting a $450 exchange rack.

> Perhaps there's another alternative?

I see the Parts Place catalog has a kit of used parts to convert power steering to non-power for $250 and a $50 core charge. Maybe you could pick up those parts locally for less. You could also get a used PS rack at a local dismantler, I suppose.

Mike '82 diesel '88.5 GL


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