Date: Sat, 24 Apr 1999 08:24:14 -0500
Reply-To: Joel Shortlidge <shortlid@PURDUE.EDU>
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From: Joel Shortlidge <shortlid@PURDUE.EDU>
Subject: Re: Power steering
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I only ran it for thirty seconds with to little fluid. So I am thinking it is
OK. My rack boots are what really leaks, what is the fix?
Now back on topic The manual and my Mechanic says ONLY Dextron or Dextron
II. Dextron III is NOT to be used! I can't find Dextron or Dextron II
anywhere!!!!! The VW stuff is $19.50 a pint!!!!!!
Joel
"Pollard, Matthew" wrote:
> ok, relax. have a beer ( I just did :-). First, check the fluid level (with
> the engine running)- add more if necessary. Have you been able to pinpoint
> the leak? Check the pump area then check the rack, being sure to pull aside
> the rubber boots. Some people have reported the boots filling with fluid and
> not noticing a leak! Man I hate wet boots. The screeching is from lack of
> fluid in the system BTW.
>
> You may need to rebuild the pump. Easy to do. Call (email?) busdepot and get
> the power steering pump rebuild kit, about 25$. Sit back for a few days.
> Maybe play some pool or darts while waiting for the stuff to arrive?? When
> you get the little envelope of consumables, remove the powersteering pump
> (belt, then hoses, then pump) and put it on your very very clean work area.
> Start taking the rig apart. You will need to completely take the thing
> apart. Look in Bentley for a schematic (you do have a Bentley, right??) so
> you know what comes apart. Replace the parts that you have replacements for
> (a few "I" shape looking seals, shaft seals and circlip I think).
> Reassable, reinstall, fill with fluid per Bentely and you are home free.
>
> I did my pump about 3 months ago. It was really straingtforward. The
> whining has totally stopped with the exception when I stress the turning,
> like when I am trying to parallel park.
>
> BTW, a refurbished pump is just under, hold your horses, 200 bucks! ouch.
> Later and good luck, we are all counting on you. No pressure.
> Matthew Pollard
> 84 wolfsy
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Joel Shortlidge [SMTP:shortlid@PURDUE.EDU]
> > Sent: Saturday, April 24, 1999 1:49 AM
> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > Subject: Re: Power steering
> >
> > I need a answer quick the pump is making horrible noises now!!!!
> >
> >
> >
> > Joel Shortlidge wrote:
> >
> > > What kind of Power steering do you guys recommend for the '87 Syncro
> > > with power steering?. Then I will tighten up the billows on both sides
> > > of the rack.
> > > Anyone know where to get the filter cheap and the gaskets for the
> > > steering gear on the rack (it also leaks a bit).
> > >
> > > Joel
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