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• Re: Power Steering
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 4 Jan 1997 08:57:18 -0500
  Keep sufficient air pressure in the front tires and the steering is easier. Russell Gunter 85 GL 93 EV 79 SBeetle Conv
• power and manual steering racks for sale
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 15 Jan 2001 13:53:50 EST
  i have both power and manual vanagon steering racks for sale. email me for info chris [text/html]
• Steering racks
  Historical mailing list - Brian T.
  Wed, 26 May 2004 13:22:41 -0700
  Anyone know if it is possible to buy a new steering rack? If not who has the best name in rebuilts? Thanks, Brian
• Re: steering wheel size
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Thu, 2 Jun 2005 08:35:06 -0700
  RE: Steering Wheel Size When I ordered my Wheelskins cover they listed the Vanagon in the catalog, you might double check.
• Re: Horn problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Tue, 14 Jul 2015 12:08:23 -0400
  ...Turned ignition on moved loose steering wheel >>>>> up and down etc and the horn goes off as I move the steering wheel. Take >>>>> steering...
• Re: Horn problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Tue, 14 Jul 2015 05:51:31 -0400
  ...Turned ignition on moved loose steering wheel >>>>> up and down etc and the horn goes off as I move the steering wheel. Take >>>>> steering...
• Re: Binding Steering....
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Thu, 4 Feb 2010 14:23:51 -0500
  James, The main indication is the binding up while turning the steering wheel or if the wheel won't return to center on it...
• Re: Wiring on power steering pump
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Feb 1997 12:34:54 +0200
  ...no trouble with >>the steering. >> >> Phil >> '89 Westy >> >I believe it bumps up the idle a few ticks when steering is at full lock...
• Re: small steering universal joint size?
  Historical mailing list - Mark Gajewski
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 09:17:05 -0500
  Max Fenner wrote: > >Has anyone ever had to replace the tiny universal joint in the steering > >(power steering, 86 syncro). Bently describes it as...
• Re: steering feedback
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 27 Sep 2004 12:08:41 -0600
  ...steering feedback > > Alright this steering vibration must be contagious. Developed a little steering wheel jitter on the way back from jerome. This morning took...
• Re: Steering wheels
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 18 Dec 2016 12:05:09 -0500
  are you sure? i have run scirocco and other Mk1/mk2 steering wheels in vanagons, no problem.rabbit GTI, scirocco, mk1 golf and jetta...
• Re: Hard steering when van not moving
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Sat, 13 Sep 2014 12:52:39 -1000
  additionally ..( to the tire pressure comment ) if you do think the steering system itself is stiff or binding . jack up the front end off...
• Re: Dash back together.. Murphys law prevails... lost the steering wheel nut.
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Tue, 26 Oct 2010 09:36:14 -0700
  Ah, the nut that holds the steering wheel...frequently cited as the major contributing cause of many accidents. Stephen --- On Mon, 10/25/10...
• Re: small steering universal joint size?
  Historical mailing list - Gary E Thaxter
  Mon, 15 Feb 1999 19:52:39 -0500
  ...John S Mine started with "stiff spots" in my steering. It felt like my steering wheel was binding when the wheel was turned steep...
• Re: Turning Circles in your mind. ;)
  Historical mailing list - David Kao
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:43:36 -0800
  ...the power steering difference in > > > geometry somewhere down under there, and the size of the steering > > > wheel. > > > > > > anybody even run power steering with the...
• Re: anti-sway bar
  Historical mailing list - Marcus
  Tue, 25 Aug 1998 18:01:55 -0700
  Has any one on this list adjusted the steering box on power steering models? RicK Is there any play in the steering? If so...
• Re: Power Steering To No PS Conversion
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 14 Jun 2003 18:54:36 -0700
  ...Power Steering To No PS Conversion David, Good idea, but..... no power steering from the donor motor. I'm converting to air-cooled Porsche...
• Re: Power Steering To No PS Conversion
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Sat, 14 Jun 2003 18:17:08 -0700
  Why not keep the power steering pump that came with the donor motor? You just need to make sure you get the ends that...
• pwr steering pump noise
  Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
  Wed, 30 Jan 2002 21:07:49 -0700
  Using a long screwdriver as a stethoscope, I listened to the water pump, A/C compressor, alternator and power steering pump in my '90...
• NVC Re: power steering whine/off topic
  Historical mailing list - Mike Miller
  Tue, 24 Sep 2002 09:37:35 -0700
  ...what should i be looking at? any help or > ideas would be greatly appreciated. > > thanks, > andy > 80 vanagon L > 85 westy - power steering whine >
• PS racks for sale - Re: Steering Rack - 85' Vanagon GL w/power Steering
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 12 Feb 2003 13:20:45 EST
  ...of said he could get it for around $400 - $600 i have some good vanagon power steering racks for sale - pmail w/ interest chris
• Re: steering wheel covers was: CB mounting
  Historical mailing list - Don Spence
  Mon, 21 Jul 2003 09:10:25 -0600
  ...CB mounting > > Joel, > In PA, steering wheel covers are illegal!
• Re: Is there a Diesel Vanagon with Power Steering ?
  Historical mailing list - Kleinwagen
  Mon, 16 Mar 1998 01:53:38 EST
  There is no power steering in a D-Vanagon. 47hp could barely deal with the box itself.
• Re: Power steering
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sun, 25 Apr 1999 02:37:08 -0400
  > Are the power steering racks the same on the 2wd and the Syncro????? Yes. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot http://www.busdepot.com
• diesel power steering
  Historical mailing list - dawn
  Wed, 2 May 2001 17:33:11 -0700
  I need a diesel power steering bracket if anyone has one .I have plenty of parts to trade or will buy it . Darrel
• How to Remove and Replace ignition switch.
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 11 Nov 1999 14:44:03 EST
  ...Pop the cover off of the center of the steering wheel unplugging the horn wires. 3. Undo the nut that holds the steering wheel...
• Re: Power Steering To No PS Conversion
  Historical mailing list - Ben T
  Fri, 13 Jun 2003 18:16:29 EDT
  ...I'm doing a conversion > and there doesn't seem to be a good way to keep the power steering pump. > Soooo, I think...
• Re: Horn stuck once and quit beeped again today
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 19 Feb 2016 10:23:15 -1000
  the horn contract right in on the back side of the steering wheel. Need to remove steering wheel to see it. since a vast...
• Re: Power steering rack install?
  Historical mailing list - Rob
  Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:26:20 -0700
  I'm looking for a working power steering in what started out as an '83 air cooled van. It's getting a Subie & I...
• Re: steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Fri, 2 Mar 2012 16:13:06 -0500
  ...aimed Listees, > > Did some work on the steering system, replaced the guibo, and now the steering > wheel's not centered when the wheels are...
• Re: Power steering add-on
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 14 Apr 2000 17:30:16 +0200
  ...You need the rack, the pressure fluid lines, the pump with bracket and pulley with belt. > > > I would LIKE to fit an aftermarket steeringwheel...
• Re: Re-use Used Steering Coupling Disks? (PICS)
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Sun, 16 Nov 2008 14:57:00 -0800
  ...Removing the steering column from the dash etc. doesn't take long. Neil. On Sun, Nov 16, 2008 at 2:35 PM, Jim Felder...
• Re: Unpowered PS rack impressions plus manual rack FS
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 15:11:14 -0700
  ...I have steering wheels coming out of my donkey and have no desire for any more. I sold of bunch of the whhels you...
• Ignition Switch Replacement
  Historical mailing list - Dyen Fred D.
  Thu, 8 Aug 1996 16:04:45 -0800 (AKDT)
  ...what is the steering column lock - is this the lock cylinder or the steering lock housing? Perhaps the newer Bentley's have a clearer...
• Power Steering hose lenght
  Historical mailing list - Martine Boudreault
  Mon, 18 Apr 2005 21:46:22 -0400
  I need to change my power steering hose. Looks fairly easy so I will try to do it myself. I found a place to...
• Re: Retrofitting power steering-is it worth it?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 5 May 1998 17:25:00 -0400
  ...The steering rack will bolt right up. You will also need to swap the shaft that connects to the pinion gear. Having the front...
• silly little question about the basics...removing plate over the horn on ...
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Wed, 25 Jul 2007 09:32:35 -0500
  ...Also, something could be jammed in between the steering wheel and the wiper ring. If that's the case, the steering wheel will have...
• Re: Horn problem
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Mon, 13 Jul 2015 10:08:42 -0400
  ...While parked, > ignition on, no horn rim, turned the steering wheel and the horn blows. > Crazy! Drop,the steering column electrical harness and found...
• Re: '86 Steering Lock
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Mon, 12 Sep 2016 18:01:00 +0000
  ...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM<mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Subject: '86 Steering Lock Hello: My brother does not have the key to a 1986...
• Re: '86 Vanagon GL?
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Sat, 14 Sep 2002 22:04:53 -0600
  "First I have discovered a minor scratching sound in the column when turning the steering wheel." My '91 Westy did that. Turned from a...
• Will Scirocco steering wheel fit on Vanagon?
  Historical mailing list - Veronica Fraga
  Sun, 18 May 2003 10:14:05 -0700
  Does anyone know if a standard MkI Scirocco steering wheel will fit on an '85 Vanagon? I truly hate the huge "bus" steering wheel...
• Re: Cold steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:54:25 -0700
  RE: Steering Wheel Mike, add a Wheelskins cover. I list it as an important add on to my rig as the right tires...
• power steering pump manufacturer?
  Historical mailing list - �ric Giroux
  Thu, 8 Jun 2000 09:01:49 -0400
  Excuse my ingnorance, but are the power steering pumps manufactured by VW, or is it some other company (e.g. Bosch, etc.) �ric
• SA steering wheel - hey guys that site shows SA wheels (I mean steering) being in stock 'again'
  Historical mailing list - Mark C
  Thu, 6 Jul 2006 13:33:30 -0700
  > > > > http://www.southafrica-parts.de/ >>look under "5 cyl > > conversion" > > >
• Re: [SPAM] Inner tie rods
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Fri, 21 Jan 2022 15:40:40 -0500
  ...If the inner and outer tie rods and the steering rack bushings don’t work, I’ll check the ball joints. Thank you. Thanks...
• 85 Westy - squeaking front end
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Beauchamp
  Tue, 15 May 2012 13:47:57 -0400
  ...There is a little bit of, presumably, power steering fluid coming from a cracked boot on the power steering rack. Wondering if anybody had...
• Re: Steering wheel question
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Mon, 10 Apr 2000 04:12:45 +0200
  Mark Mages wrote: > Does anyone know if any other VW steering wheels will > swap with the vanagon wheel without an adapter? I have a...
• Re: steering column woes
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Wed, 8 May 2002 22:54:35 -0600
  ...When I put the black plastic spacer back on the steering shaft, I noticed that I could push the shaft away from the parts...
• power steering rack without hydraulic fluid?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
  Wed, 9 Jun 2010 13:18:47 -0700
  ...I am installing a rebuilt power steering rack today. Will the rack be damaged if I drive without hydraulic fluid? Obviously, the belt for...
• Re: Steering Wheel
  Historical mailing list - Mark A Kippert
  Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:04:27 -0400
  I do know a steering wheel from a Scirocco will fit as one was installed on my '86 when I bought it. It was...
• Re: Power steering
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 18:12:47 -0400
  ...Shortlidge wrote: > What kind of Power steering do you guys recommend for the '87 Syncro > with power steering? Mine leaks but it is dirty...
• Re: drive belts
  Historical mailing list - JOHN WESTENBERG
  Sat, 1 Nov 2003 22:38:23 -0700
  ...1 for AC, 1 for the water pump, 1 for the alternator / power steering. c.. 3 belts: 1 for AC, 1 for power steering...
• Re: Cast iron front suspension question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 15 Mar 2007 18:39:41 -0400
  ...Besides right or left, the only difference in the knuckles is the type of brakes and power/manual steering. The steering difference is only...
• Re: steering rack - r&r
  Historical mailing list - TJ Hannink
  Tue, 8 Jul 2003 05:35:19 -0700
  ...I went to the dealer, bought two new boots and a tube of the VW steering rack lube. I removed the rack from the...
• Re: vanagon power steering
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Thu, 15 May 2008 12:32:57 -0400
  ...vanagon power steering I have a possibly sad little question but can't find any info online about it oddly enough. The steering on...
• Re: Horn problem ( updated request for a vanagon tire jack)
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Jowell
  Tue, 14 Jul 2015 16:12:25 -0400
  ...Turned ignition on moved loose steering wheel >>>>> up and down etc and the horn goes off as I move the steering wheel. Take >>>>> steering...
• Re: driving an unbelted, leaking power-steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Michael Rule
  Tue, 24 Aug 2004 06:34:58 -0700
  ...driving an unbelted, leaking power-steering rack > > Hi, > After an archive search, I've found differing opinions on whether it > is > safe to continue...
• Re: Power steering rack - how to tell when it is bad?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 18 Jul 2023 09:33:26 -0400
  ...BASS.COM> wrote: > > I had a lot of slop in the steering last fall, and crosswinds were very...exciting. Trucks passing is equally thrilling...
• Re: Leaking power steering fluid
  Historical mailing list - Sam Scholten
  Thu, 26 Feb 1998 13:36:55 -0800
  Roy, Is there a rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr sound coming from the engine compartment, directly proportionate to RPM? If the power steering pump is noisy like that...
• r&r ps rack question on 86
  Historical mailing list - Karl Vochatzer
  Thu, 2 Jul 1998 00:45:12 -0500
  Replaced the power steering rack on the 86 a few months ago, but misaligned the steering wheel with the rack spindal. Now I'm...