Date:         Mon, 6 Sep 1999 01:18:18 -0500
Reply-To:     John Clavin <jjc@BGA.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Clavin <jjc@BGA.COM>
Subject:      Re: idle booster valve part numbers
In-Reply-To:  <93659046601@mail5.realtime.net>
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Can't help with the part numbers, but I don't know if this needs to be
fixed. When my '85 was new, I discovered that the dealer consistently
disconnected the power steering boost valve, usually because of stalling
problems I was having during turns from a stop. I got the impression this
thing overcorrected and provided boost when it was not needed. Finally when
the one for the a/c went, he removed it and used the one for the p/s in its
place.

Years later, in a moment of perfectionism, I replaced the missing boost
valve, and hooked it up to the p/s pressure switch. Found out that my
stalling problems on turns returned. So I disconnected it again and
everything runs real fine now. Haven't missed it since.

**********  John Clavin  |  jjc@bga.com  |  Austin, TX  **********




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