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• Re: steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
  Fri, 2 Mar 2012 16:51:18 -0800
  ...steering wheel > > IIRC all I have to do is remove the steering wheel by taking off the > one bolt > and put in back on...
• Power steering hose that leads to rack is leaking -- easy fix?
  Historical mailing list - John H. Lauterbach
  Fri, 20 Sep 2019 21:43:40 -0400
  On my '91 GL, the power steering hose where it connects to the rack has started leaking, and more than a few drops. Apparently...
• Re: Power steering
  Historical mailing list - Karl Wolz
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 18:30:20 -0700
  ...Power steering > Is there a means to increase the power steering ratio of 91 Vanagon. > Increase pulley diameter. Releaf valve aperture size? I am...
• Re: pwr steering pump noise
  Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
  Thu, 31 Jan 2002 07:04:09 EST
  In a message dated 1/30/02 11:09:42 PM, azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET writes: << except the power steering pump, which sounds like a...
• Power steering line question
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Sun, 28 Aug 2011 01:22:15 -0800
  ...I see that my power steering fluid is a bit low, so I'm guessing this is where it's been leaking. Is another...
• Re: installing a rebuilt power steering rack, anything to keep in mind?
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Thu, 8 Nov 2001 17:39:43 -0500
  ...installing a rebuilt power steering rack, anything to keep in mind? hi volks, i just bought a rebuilt power steering rack from the bus...
• Re: Blaring horn...
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Thu, 22 Aug 2002 11:29:38 -0300
  Not difficult to take off the steering wheel and take the horn stuff apart and clean it. One needs a 24 mm long wrench...
• Re: power steering screeching noise-Power Steering Fluid
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 25 Feb 2017 14:54:08 +0000
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• WTB: Brown Steering Wheel
  Historical mailing list - Jonathon Brown
  Wed, 9 Apr 2003 07:49:26 -0700
  Anyone parting out a van have a brown steering wheel available? It's for an 86, although I don't think there is a...
• Power Steering Pump OutPut
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 6 Nov 2003 10:04:18 -0600
  ...1) power steering pump output pressure??? 2) the pump output volume??? TIA, Regards, John Rodgers 88 GL Driver Chelsea, AL
• Re: Power Steering Lines on E-Bay
  Historical mailing list - Steve
  Wed, 21 Apr 1999 22:36:07 -0700
  It's just a matter of time before this poor guy gets savagely attacked...isn't it? Frank Condelli wrote: > Custom made, power steering...
• Re: Power Steering Rack Question
  Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
  Mon, 7 Jun 2010 14:12:29 -0700
  ...Power Steering Rack Question I am preparing for a long trip and my power steering fluid has had to be refilled twice in the...
• Re: eurovan steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - Todd
  Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:41:46 -0700
  I've had this steering wheel for three years and LOVE it (think it came from GoWesty or Van-Cafe, but I don't...
• Re: Relay Steering Gear
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 14 Oct 2009 10:38:20 -0700
  ...Relay Steering Gear > > > I have an '86 Westy with power steering. > > The relay steering gear (251 419 025) connects between the Steering > shaft and...
• Re: Power Steering Fluid Protectant
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Wed, 12 Dec 2007 22:03:37 -0500
  ...Remember the vanagon uses automatic transmission fluid in the power > steering, not power steering fluid...so is the product compatible with ATF? > > Anthony > '89...
• Re: installing a rebuilt power steering rack, anything to keep in mind?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Knight
  Fri, 9 Nov 2001 09:29:42 -0500
  ...installing a rebuilt power steering rack, anything to keep in mind? hi volks, i just bought a rebuilt power steering rack from the bus...
• Re: Pics of SA Syncro with "OEM" rear tire rack on thesamba
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:58:18 -0700
  ...It's > a little rough. > > Among other things I think the > leather SA steering wheel is of the Unpadded variety. The only SA steering...
• Re: Will MK1 Scirocco steering wheel fit on Vanagon? - YES, but.........
  Historical mailing list - Todd Last
  Sun, 18 May 2003 19:06:58 -0700
  ...If you have manuel steering a >smaller wheel will make low speed or stopped steering somewhat more difficult. > >As for the finger, I didn...
• Re: steering rack u-joint
  Historical mailing list - Warren Lail
  Tue, 28 Jul 2009 20:31:31 -0600
  ...Of course at low speed, that's rough on the steering linake. > And I don't mean just pull in the direction he wanted...
• Re: steering woes
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Fri, 9 May 2008 21:21:41 -0400
  Yo blew out a rusted power steering line, a hose, or the rack. Rarely will a rack fail suddenly so look for where the...
• '87 vanagon power steering problem
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 3 Apr 1995 07:21:46 -0400 (EDT)
  My power steering has quit on my '87 vanagon. I don't see any leaks and the reservoir is full. Any ideas ? Pump ? Is...
• Re: Retro fitting power steering
  Historical mailing list - Timothy Lee Harrison
  Tue, 11 Sep 2001 22:56:20 +0100
  ...power steering "Rack" and hoses) ... the steering >knuckles are different from the standard ones. I'm beginning to think that this project it too...
• Re: steering rack replace or rebuild?
  Historical mailing list - Christensen
  Fri, 22 Aug 2003 19:49:21 -0500
  rebuilt/new rack w/ tie-rods= $499 intallation=$150 power steering oil=$5 computer allingment=$45* also shot the fittings w/ penatrating oil year...
• Re: Anyone have any really cool aftermarket steering wheel suggestions?
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 6 Oct 2004 11:49:16 EDT
  ...anyway i have some GTI leather wrapped steering wheels for sale if anyone is interested.. they fit the vanagon w/ the mod i do...
• Re: more idle issues revisited
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Sat, 20 May 2006 11:45:15 -0700
  ...is it > possible that the power steering sensor is faulty? Actually, it sounds like the power steering pressure switch is WORKING, and that something...
• Steering part wanted
  Historical mailing list - Gregory Smith
  Sun, 23 May 2010 08:17:26 -0700
  Help! I've discovered that the small "universal joint" thing (not the rubber one) that links my power steering rack's splined shaft to...
• Power steering filter?
  Historical mailing list - The Blackhams
  Thu, 11 May 2000 23:21:58 -0600
  The power steering on my newly acquired 87 Weekender is alittle noisy. In checking the resevior, I see that the fluid is quite dirty...
• u joint for steering
  Historical mailing list - Patrick Rueb
  Wed, 11 Jun 2003 23:02:32 EDT
  my steering is very stiff and will not re-center. i put a new rack in a few months ago. i have ordered the...
• Steering Column "Flex"
  Historical mailing list - James V
  Mon, 5 Apr 2004 15:42:20 -0700
  In reassembling my dash, I reinstalled my steering column/wheel and noticed that w/ moderate pressure, I can push the steering wheel from side...
• Leaking PS fluid, replace rack or just seals?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Frost
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 15:21:27 -0800
  My '86 GL started losing power steering fluid from the end of the valve where it connects to the steering gear. There are seal...
• 197.00 rebuilt power steering Rack
  Historical mailing list - thomas LaPointe
  Thu, 5 Jul 2007 15:40:49 -0500
  Well, after maybe 5-6 yrs of driving with a non operational power steering steering Rack I finally order one from Rock auto. www...
• momo steering wheel hub
  Historical mailing list - clerkin
  Mon, 16 Jul 2001 14:00:40 -0500
  Does anyone know where I can get a momo steering wheel adapter to fit a vanagon. The part number is mm8012 and I can...
• Re: Syncro vs 2WD steering rack
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Wed, 22 Sep 2004 06:46:27 -0400
  > Are 2WD and Syncro steering racks interchangable? Yes. - Ron Salmon The Bus Depot, Inc. www.busdepot.com (215) 234-VWVW _____________________________________________ Toll-Free for Orders...
• power steering rack
  Historical mailing list - mordo
  Fri, 13 Oct 2006 18:51:25 -0400
  Can any good soul here estimate or recall how long a power steering rack swap takes to complete? I am sufficiently adept and equipped...
• Re: Power Steering Fluid Protectant
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Wed, 12 Dec 2007 19:39:24 -0800
  ...Honda's, that you mentioned, use 'power steering fluid' which is different than ATF. Jus flush your ATF and see what that does. Now...
• Re: Wiring on power steering pump
  Historical mailing list - Austin
  Tue, 11 Feb 1997 23:30:21 -0800
  ...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: Searched. Steering rack grease substitute? + questions PIC
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:17:22 -0500
  ...FWIW, many years ago I put Pennzoil 707 red grease on the manual steering rack in my '84 7 passenger and it's still...
• Re: sender on power steering pump?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 1 Apr 2004 22:07:38 -0500
  ...sender on power steering pump? hey guys and gals, what is the sender that's on my power steering pump? two wires. what's...
• power steering leak '91 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile, 2.1 waterboxer
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:31:18 -0600
  Power steering fluid is leaking from the reservoir, the hose connections, or the hoses themselves. It appears most likely to be the connections of...
• Re: Vote on these two Momo Steering Wheels
  Historical mailing list - George Thorburn
  Tue, 20 Jun 2006 17:27:25 -0600
  >>http://www.momo.com >>under accessories... >>the Champion (at top of the list..) and the Race... >>these are similar steering wheels... both look nice...
• Re: steering problems
  Historical mailing list - BILLV
  Sat, 8 Aug 1998 21:17:00 -0600
  Does it sway? I replaced my upper bushings and I got back my steering control. Bill Hi, I have an 85 Westie that is...
• Re: Steering Wheel Grinding
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 2 Nov 2022 15:51:39 -0400
  Have you determined the source of the sound? General location? I once had a sound there and it was the steering wheel rubbing the...
• Re: Single brown wire
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Thu, 13 May 2010 17:00:01 -0700
  Power steering?? Should be two wires too. -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of Zoltan Sent: Thursday...
• Looking for power steering cap '89 vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Harry Hoffman
  Mon, 19 Dec 2016 16:17:17 -0500
  Hi Folks, My power steering reservoir cap has a crack in it. Does anyone have a cap (or potentially the entire reservoir) they'd...
• Re: Power Steering Noise '87 Syncro
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 26 Aug 2000 14:34:22 EDT
  Sounds to me like you're just low on power steering fluid. Are there any leaks? Go to the back of your van and...
• For sale: Manual Steering Rack
  Historical mailing list - George Goff
  Thu, 18 Sep 2003 15:56:58 EDT
  For Sale - Low mileage (less than 100K) MANUAL Steering Rack. Good boots, good tie rods, outer tie rod ends are useable, but should be...
• WANTED: POWER STEERING PUMP 2.1L WBX
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lin
  Sun, 19 Dec 2004 11:59:27 -0800
  Just replaced my steering rack, but it seems like my pump died. anyone have one for sale? --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? All your favorites on...
• Moan when turning
  Historical mailing list - David M
  Mon, 7 Feb 2011 11:50:37 -0800
  ...It sounds almost like low power steering fluid except I don't have power steering right? � -David
• Re: Electric Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
  Thu, 23 Jul 2015 21:52:52 -0500
  I have enjoyed the electric power steering on my Prius, except for the slight hum, which bothered me initially because it sounded like something...
• Re: Funny "catch" in the steering
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 18 Mar 2014 23:37:08 -0400
  ...I removed the Power steering pump and metal lines some 7-8 years ago and capped off the steering sector leaving some fluid in...
• Re: Off topic Friday post
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Sun, 8 Dec 2019 22:59:37 -0500
  ...Was turning the steering wheel tonight, heard a snap, and the airbag light came on. Noticed shortly after that the steering wheel controls wouldn...
• Re: Dash back together.. Murphys law prevails... lost the steering wheel nut.
  Historical mailing list - Loren Busch
  Mon, 25 Oct 2010 17:23:53 -0700
  ...to put the last nut on, the one > that holds the steering wheel on, it was gone. I have no idea what happend > to...
• About that steering wheel and those seats....
  Historical mailing list - mad madeline
  Tue, 6 Mar 2007 06:29:00 -0800
  ...The position of the steering wheel relative to the where the driver's lap would be is the limiting factor. > And with a little...
• Re: Anyone have a good used Power steering pump for an Automatic for Sale?
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Mon, 22 Dec 2008 13:05:06 -0800
  ...Anyone have a good used Power steering pump for an Automatic for Sale? > Anyone have a good used Power steering pump for an Automatic...
• RE: Lighter tyres for lighter steering?
  Historical mailing list - mdstockr
  Wed, 26 Feb 97 06:17:57
  Lionel, I don't see how changing you tires will have an affect on your steering. In a previous message we where discussing the...
• Re: Tips or Hints for Replacing Power Steering Racks?
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 16 Aug 2007 10:10:59 -0400
  The "Hard" part for me, when replacing the power steering rack, was getting the steering shaft connector, that goes over the splines on the...
• Binding Steering....
  Historical mailing list - Richard Golen
  Wed, 3 Feb 2010 21:51:53 +0000
  Hi! A couple of days ago I noticed the power steering on my 87 Westy began to feel "heavy" as I drove out of...
• Re: horn beeps when i turn the steering wheel???
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 11 May 2005 20:33:35 -0500
  ...horn beeps when i turn the steering wheel??? > There's a ground wire that runs down the steering shaft from that brass > ring. Could...
• Re: Scraping steering wheel - not screws
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:19:59 -0400
  Ben, You can adjust the ignition switch housing which will in turn give you more clearance between the steering wheel horn ring and the...
• Re: Loose steering wheel at top off steering column.
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 18 Jul 2023 22:43:35 -0500
  ...Loose steering wheel at top off steering column. > > Maybe this will help... > > https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?p=4065493 > > On Tue...