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Power Steering Rack Overhaul Pictures
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 6 Apr 2003 12:24:46 -0600
...I have never seen seal kits for brake master cylinders or clutch cylinders, but definitely they are there for the power steering rack. Anybody...
Old vanagon steering parts - radius rod
Historical mailing list - AAG - Larry Word
Wed, 26 Jan 2005 00:27:59 -0500
...All my old vanagon steering rubber parts are cracking but how relative is dry-rotting issues for these steering parts and/or equivalent parts...
Re: vanagon power steering
Historical mailing list - ~K~
Thu, 15 May 2008 11:44:14 -0500
...The steering on my van is sounding a bit grindy. I'm wondering if maybe i need to change the power steering fluid. It...
power steering switch
Historical mailing list - Dan N
Tue, 3 Feb 2015 19:08:13 -0800
hi all, I have to replace the leaky power steering switch... there are 2 wires on it and the switch has no marker for...
Re: power steering rack: core value
Historical mailing list - Alan Felder
Mon, 5 Jul 2010 16:22:29 -0500
I have a manual steering rack, which I need to either sell or find a rebuild kit for. It appears the end bushings are...
steering rack boot- lubricant.
Historical mailing list - Bill MacLachlan
Tue, 6 Apr 2010 14:40:34 -0700
Hi all I replaced a torn steering rack boot over the weekend. Mechanism under it looked reasonable, but I'm wondering if I should...
retro power steering on my syncro?
Historical mailing list - Cpt Curl
Wed, 3 Apr 2002 14:38:58 EST
...My lovely syncro would benefit from power steering ( but then my little wife would be happy to drive it aswell ) Any advice. Cpt Curl...
Rusty power steering lines
Historical mailing list - Westyman
Thu, 22 May 2003 00:07:37 -0700
I need a set of power steering pipes for a customer's van that I am working on, they are very rusty and I...
Re: Electric Power Steering in my 81 Westy
Historical mailing list - OlRivrRat
Wed, 23 Aug 2017 10:32:18 -0600
...Electric Power Steering in my 81 Westy > > Good morning from Vancouver, BC Canada. > > I have an 81 Westfalia Vanagon that has electric power steering...
Fw: Scraping steering wheel - not screws
Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:24:28 -0400
...Remove the lower steering column cover and you will >> see an allen head bolt that is clamping the ignition switch housing to >> the steering...
Re: Driving with no Power Steering
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Fri, 6 Jul 2007 18:34:38 -0700
I am happily driving without power steering, as is my wife, on our 86. I did replace the puny steering wheel with a much...
Re: converting an 83.5 to power steering ?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 22 Mar 2005 19:51:29 -0500
...converting an 83.5 to power steering ? Relatively easy to do, but need to remove fuel tank. Make sure hydr. lines don't block...
Re: Heavy steering / Tire dragging
Historical mailing list - Henry Luhrs
Wed, 12 Aug 1998 17:41:33 -0400
...The steering usually doesn't feel heavy though. Sounds like a problem with the power steering. Henry > Kurt, > I believe all Syncro will have...
Re: Alignment Question
Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
Thu, 10 Jun 2004 14:13:11 -0500
...Next remove the steering wheel.You might need a breaker bar and an assistant to hold the wheel. The steering wheel is held in...
Re: Is it normal to loose coolant when...
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Sun, 10 Aug 2008 09:00:14 -0400
...If you don't carry a spare belt, and if you have power steering, the power steering belt will work. Just shift it over...
Re: TSB Concerning Vanagon Steering Racks
Historical mailing list - Dave Mcneely
Tue, 24 Jun 2014 09:45:50 -0500
...However, my mechanic just installed a Maval rebuilt power steering rack for me, and he flushed and filled the system with Dexron ATF. I...
Re: Power steering leak near reservoir
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 18 Jan 2014 15:49:18 -0600
...Power steering leak near reservoir >> >> I have a pretty serious power steering leak from somewhere near the reservoir. Does anyone know what leaks here...
Re: Need a couple power steering knuckles and a steering box
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 14 Apr 2012 07:39:56 -0700
...I also need a good used steering relay box > (located near radiator). If you can help me out with these please pmail > me with...
Re: Alignment Question
Historical mailing list - Rob
Fri, 11 Jun 2004 01:19:04 -0700
...FWIW in the alignment the steering wheel is centered & locked down, then the tie rods are adjusted to specs. Adjusting the tie rods is...
Re: Steering wheel locked after replacing blower motor
Historical mailing list - David Beierl
Fri, 20 May 2011 22:12:01 -0400
...I did not unfasten the ignition switch from the steering column >when I swapped the blower motor. All I meant was that when you...
Re: can I fix my power steering?
Historical mailing list - Stephen Grindol
Wed, 17 Mar 1999 00:10:43 EST
I replaced my power steering rack 3 years ago. I am no mechanic but I am "handy." The job is possible and worthwhile. Go...
Re: reverse power steering
Historical mailing list - Michael Snow
Sat, 8 Jun 2002 18:01:23 -0700
...There was no evidence of a reverse flow power steering pump. There are, however, separate belt configurations for every imagineable combination of accessories. What...
Another Steering Rack Question
Historical mailing list - Craig Morton
Sat, 13 May 2006 06:14:44 -0700
Yesterday afternoon I discovered a steering rack boot is damaged. I have ordered a replacement. What is the easiest way to install it? About...
Re: Interesting discovery, electric Power steering
Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
Tue, 28 Sep 2021 11:41:22 -0400
...I didn’t drive it just moved the steering wheel :-) > > Was a home brew, not a kit. If I remember correctly, unit was off...
Power Steering Whine from New Hose
Historical mailing list - Michael Hart
Wed, 19 Dec 2012 21:53:57 -0800
I recently had the high pressure flexible power steering hose (goes from the power steering pump to the fixed lines to the front of...
Re: can't get ignition switch housing off steering column
Historical mailing list - Scott Wilson
Thu, 10 Oct 2002 06:11:47 -0700
...horn button from steering wheel; > 3. 17mm nut that holds down steering wheel; > 4. steering wheel; > 5. lower steering wheel collum cover [two screws...
Steering column flange bushing availability?
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Thu, 31 Dec 2015 14:30:20 -0600
The two rubber bushings that engage the pins in the steering shaft linkage inside the drivers cabin of the Vanagon: mine are getting a...
Re: Power steering fluid
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 22 Jan 2012 12:55:26 -0600
...But don't use power steering fluid. The vanagon power steering needs automatic transmission fluid with dexron. Jim On Sun, Jan 22, 2012 at...
Single brown wire
Historical mailing list - Zoltan
Thu, 13 May 2010 16:47:39 -0700
...Funny, I can't find any wires for the power steering though. I think, there was a pair for them too. Anyway, this single...
Re: '72 steering box
Historical mailing list
Sun, 14 Apr 1996 22:30:16 -0400
Ed, Have you checked the center steering link? That's the most common cause of steering play in your model of vehicle. A kit...
85 Westy Weekender for sale/trade.
Historical mailing list - Lund
Wed, 3 Jul 1996 14:51:57 -0700 (PDT)
...Must have AC and Power Steering. AS to the 85, it has Power Steering, AC, 4 speed, skylight, bumper hitch, interior in good shape...
Heavy steering
Historical mailing list - Kurt Thomas
Tue, 11 Aug 1998 22:15:47 EDT
Hi, Does anyone have a problem w/steering? This is what is happening to me. I'm backing out of a parking spot, turning...
steering rack
Historical mailing list - Jim Morgan
Tue, 5 Apr 2005 18:22:53 EDT
...Spring has sprung and so has a power steering line. ( crap) I was checking my box-o-stuff and I have a manual rack...
Re: Steering wheel disassembly
Historical mailing list - Alan Watts
Tue, 17 May 2005 16:53:41 -0500
...Alan On Tue, 17 May 2005, Alan Watts wrote: > Hi all, > > The metal ring for the horn on the bottom of my steering wheel...
Re: creaky steering wheel
Historical mailing list - Scarlett Semko
Thu, 11 Nov 1999 22:07:14 -0500
...Behind the plastic that surounds the steering column I acouple of screws and it comes right off) there are two bolts and a bracket...
Re: HOW TO make other vw model steering wheels fit the VANAGON (GTI, Scirocco...
Historical mailing list - Ben T
Thu, 12 Jun 2003 23:39:09 EDT
...i saw a MK1 > Scirocco steering wheel mounted in a vanagon, it didnt go all the way down, > so the > turn signals didnt cancel...
Re: 86 Vanagon power steering lines?
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 11 May 2002 05:56:21 EDT
In a message dated 5/10/2002 9:56:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time, LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes: > 86 Vanagon power steering lines...
Re: ignition switch part #
Historical mailing list - Tom Young
Tue, 3 Feb 2004 14:05:45 -0800
...You need to remove the steering wheel and the steering wheel lock assembly to get at the electrical component that needs replacing. Remember to...
Re: Power steering question
Historical mailing list - Andrew Philbrick
Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:28:39 -0600
...We also own two transporters ('72 and '74) so I am used to not having power steering in vehicles. I just really didn't...
Re: eurovan steering wheel
Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
Wed, 19 Sep 2007 14:54:03 +1000
...eurovan steering wheel I recently converted to a sporty steering wheel and adapter for the vanagon that i got on german ebay, but, i...
Re: Power Steering Removal (WAS: Re: Vanagon handling.)
Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
Wed, 12 Jun 2002 20:22:51 +1200
...My '90 with the power steering >disconnected drives >like my '72 loaf did...no sweat. Long term, I do keep wondering >whether my p...
Re: Taking out Dash w/o steering wheek removal
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sun, 24 Oct 2010 09:06:07 -0500
...Others said they did the job w/o removing the > steering wheel, how did you do that? > > Thanks, > Bryan
Re: Power Steering questions!
Historical mailing list - George Wietor
Sat, 1 Sep 2001 22:44:36 -0700
...I believe the Steering rack boots are the cylindrical bellows on either side of the rack, which move with the in and out motion...
Re: Electric Power Steering Pumps
Historical mailing list - David Brodbeck
Sun, 12 Oct 2003 17:38:45 -0400
On Sunday 12 October 2003 01:02 pm, EMZ wrote: > Electric steering has been around for a few years. Requires a ton > of money...
Re: SHEAR bolts/steering column
Historical mailing list - George Goff
Thu, 23 Oct 2003 00:16:50 EDT
...Or does the quick and stealthy thief change out the steering column in toto for his personal one. A thief this patient would probably...
Horn won't stop blowing
Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
Sat, 14 Aug 2004 16:33:50 -0500
...cocked into the slot between the steering wheel and the steering shaft cover, and touching the steering shaft. That's not the case this...
Re: Steering Rack Hydraulic Fitting Size?
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sun, 19 Oct 2008 19:59:40 -0500
...I'd like to put some metal caps > over the hydraulic fittings on the power steering rack until the > system is complete. Can anyone...
power steering rack core
Historical mailing list - Richard A Jones
Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:53:08 -0600
I have my old power steering rack ('87 Syncro Westy) to return as a core. Shipping will eat quite a bit of the refund...
Re: DIfference b/w 84 & 85 van
Historical mailing list - andrewbell
Fri, 29 Jun 2001 22:28:14 -0500
Could include power steering, ac, and tons of little cosmetic junk, The power steering is a big one, though. AB Chad G wrote: > just...
Re: Any Horn Experts
Historical mailing list - Michael Vickey
Thu, 24 Oct 2002 01:22:00 -0400
There is a ground wire for the horn located at the lower part (near the floor) of the steering column. You will need to...
steering rack replacement
Historical mailing list - Ki
Fri, 3 Jan 2003 10:53:29 -0800
looks like i'm going to need to replace my steering rack on my 87 syncro. can i get some suggestions on the best...
WTB--Steering Rack (manual)
Historical mailing list - Phil S.
Mon, 20 Oct 2003 14:47:43 -0700
hi i need a manual steering rack for my 84' 2WD Vanagon. please Pmail me if you have one in good, solid condition. Phil...
Re: Now a new problem....leaky power steering rack...
Historical mailing list - Miguel Pacheco
Wed, 15 Aug 2007 23:55:23 -0400
Easy now....I thought that there was a design difference in the steering column between PS and non PS equipped Vanagons. I thought that...
Big black steering wheel near Vancouver, BC
Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
Sun, 4 May 2008 11:03:15 -0700
...I'm looking for a big black steering wheel. The later padded GL version, in nice shape. Thanks, Jake -- Jake 1984 Vanagon GL 1986...
Re: Power steering rack - self alignment, post self install
Historical mailing list - Jack Reynaert
Sat, 17 Apr 2021 17:32:56 -0400
...Power steering rack I have been looking at power steering racks and the prices to me are out landish. On my '85 van with...
Re: Is there a Diesel Vanagon with Power Steering ?
Historical mailing list - David Marshall
Sun, 15 Mar 1998 10:16:20 -0800
...I wonder if the 1.6TDs in Europe have power steering? PS... The K.E.P. adapter is sitting at the Grey Hound Bus...
Re: Change Power steering to Manual?
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Fri, 6 Sep 2002 12:02:48 -0400
...Also note that earlier vans that did not have power steering had larger steering wheels to give your a little more leverage. I have...
Re: more idle issues revisited
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 16 May 2006 22:56:29 -0400
...is it > possible that the power steering sensor is faulty? if so, wouldn't i > notice > poor power steering overall. i realize the power...
Re: Steering wheel cover?
Historical mailing list
Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:03:27 -0500
...The BX size is not listed as fitting the Vanagon with manual steering. I know gowesty has a listing for this, but it's...
Re: '88 Power Steering - Update
Historical mailing list - Dan Houg
Mon, 1 Apr 1996 16:11:20 CST6CDT
On 1 Apr 96, Shawn Wright wrote: > After studying the Bentley trying to solve my uneven steering > resistance problem, > Seems like a sticking universal...