Date:         Sun, 25 Apr 1999 10:09:05 -0500
Reply-To:     Joel Shortlidge <shortlid@PURDUE.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Joel Shortlidge <shortlid@PURDUE.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Power steering
Comments: To: Joel Walker <jwalker@uronramp.net>
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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