Are the power steering racks the same on the 2wd and the Syncro????? Could improper fluid caused mine to leak? Joel Walker wrote: > >I looked no where but at my local Jiffy Lube!!! I am set FOR now! > Now > >how do I fix those leaking rack boots???? > > argh. you don't. :( the boots aren't really 'leaking' ... the seals in > the rack are. time for a rebuilt rack from busdepot or somewhere else. > if the prices make you sick, call the local vw dealer and get their > price! :( > > mine's been dead for about a year now, i removed the steering pump > belt and just drive it without power assist .... at slow speeds, it > builds up your arm muscles, but at anything over about 15 mph, it's > not really noticeable. i'm wondering if i should bother to fix it at > all. the other bus's power steering still works and yes, it's really > nice in parking lots to NOT have to haul-away with your arms. :) > > joel |
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