Date:         Mon, 8 Dec 1997 09:03:45 +0000
Reply-To:     Karl Bloss <blosskf@TTOWN.APCI.COM>
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From:         Karl Bloss <blosskf@TTOWN.APCI.COM>
Subject:      Power steering fluid leak
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Some time ago I heard the familiar sound of the PS pump cavitating
(ouch!).  I added fluid, figuring it was winter and these things
happen, and the sound went away.

Then I saw a few drops of fluid underneath the _rear_ bumper and
figured it was dew.  I felt it and it was definitely oily.  So
anyway, it looks like there's a leak in or around the reservoir,
prolly the reservoir itself or hoses.

So, is this a typical thing, is this a dealer only part, or can Ron
or one of you other guys conjure up a reservoir and hoses?

BTW, Bentley says Dextron II.  Is that OK with net.wisdom?

Regards,

-Karl

Karl F. Bloss - blosskf@ttown.apci.com or bloss@enter.net
Trexlertown, PA
'87 Vanagon GL Weekender "Beverley"
http://www.enter.net/~bloss/vw/