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• Re: Fw: Power Assisted Steering.....What exactley is it?
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 10 Jun 2000 18:58:25 -0400
  At 21:01 6/9/2000, The Gunnings wrote: > > 1985 WBX 1.9 Wolfsburg claims to have "Power Assisted Steering". That is the proper...
• Re: Power Steering Used as Manual Steering
  Historical mailing list - Ken Ehlert
  Sun, 29 Oct 2000 20:42:17 -0600
  When I tried using the power steering, it needed to be topped off every two or three days. It didn't have a belt...
• Warning: Loose Steering
  Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
  Tue, 14 Mar 2000 06:56:59 -0500
  A couple days ago I mentioned in passing I had loose steering. Ordered a new steering coupler ($20, dealer). I finally had a chance...
• Re: manual power steering rack for sale, fits all vanagons
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 3 Mar 2002 22:29:42 EST
  In a message dated 3/3/02 10:23:20 PM Eastern Standard Time, JordanVw@AOL.COM writes: > manual power steering rack for sale...
• Steering Wheel
  Historical mailing list - Arthur,Dave
  Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:53:01 -0300
  Does a VW steering wheel from a Jetta, Rabbit or other, fit the Vanagon steering shaft? D
• Re: 85 Steering wheel
  Historical mailing list - David Wilhite
  Sun, 30 Oct 2005 14:31:05 +0000
  Yes, you can swap the steering wheels. The non-power steering models are larger diameter (more leverage). I swapped a smaller one onto my...
• Steering wheel wrap?
  Historical mailing list - Geneva Saint-Amour
  Tue, 24 Jun 2014 00:05:47 -0600
  Hello listers- We found a beautiful super beetle steering wheel at our shop that has the Wolfsburg crest in the center and installed it...
• Need a couple power steering knuckles and a steering box
  Historical mailing list - Ken Wilford
  Fri, 13 Apr 2012 07:35:40 -0400
  I am looking for at least one power steering universal joint (at rack) but I would really like two. I also need a good...
• Re: Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - Lionel Tun
  Sat, 4 Jan 1997 02:51:31 -0000
  Power steering does not seem very common here in the UK. My 84 GL seems quite a lot heavier in steering than the 82...
• tortion bars and the power steering system
  Historical mailing list - Matt Barclay
  Mon, 31 Jan 2005 13:06:04 -0800
  Hello, I've been reading the theory behind power steering systems on: http://auto.howstuffworks.com/steering.htm And cross referencing that with my...
• WTB: Black Non-Power Steering Steering Wheel
  Historical mailing list - Bruce Nadig
  Wed, 8 Oct 2003 20:40:02 -0500
  Howdy From Texas, I am interested in finding a VERY nice, black steering wheel from a non-power steering Vanagon. It must be non...
• Re: Looking for the root cause of power steering fluid loss
  Historical mailing list - Joseph Fortino
  Wed, 14 Mar 2007 06:59:10 -0700
  ...Looking for the root cause of power steering fluid loss > >Hi Dustin, > >As I advised Anthony the other day, if you see no fluid...
• Re: Consensus wanted....OK to drive with power steering belt detached for awhile???
  Historical mailing list - Calle Fallberg
  Tue, 31 Aug 2004 09:17:10 +0200
  ...Consensus wanted....OK to drive with power steering belt detached for awhile??? > <snip> .> It's not just that the manual steering setup has a...
• Re: Power Steering Used as Manual Steering
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 12:35:13 -0700
  The easiest thing to do get a power steering pump setup from a 2.0L Audi 80/90 engine with the code "3A" is...
• (no subject)
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 8 Apr 2003 02:47:44 EDT
  ...Steering wheel straight turn off (to the easier adjustment), old steering wheel, new steering wheel drauf (if necessary an adapter is necessary, these is...
• Re: Power Steering Used as Manual Steering
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Sat, 28 Oct 2000 07:54:26 -0700
  Since your system is sealed, maybe just having the system bled and full of fluid has kept the steering gear lubed. -Dana- > > I have...
• Re: looking for manual steering box linkage
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 8 Sep 2004 23:47:50 -0400
  ...looking for manual steering box linkage Hi All, Looking to purchase used linkage from between the steering box and the steering rack on a...
• ATF FOR POWER STEERING?
  Historical mailing list - s w
  Sat, 17 Nov 2001 06:17:03 -0800
  was wondering why all the power steering advice has something to do with atf (automatic transmission fluid)as a replacement fluid, my van is...
• power steering rack for sale ..Re: leaking power steering?
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 17 Sep 2002 20:33:36 EDT
  In a message dated 9/17/02 4:17:14 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jp0815@EARTHLINK.NET writes: << Is power steering fluid red? Am...
• Re: Power Steering Used as Manual Steering
  Historical mailing list - Don Preston
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 13:24:50 -0700
  Dana, About a year ago I decided to have the steering rack on my '87 Wolfy looked at. When I pulled into the shop...
• Re: electric or hydraulic power steering
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Grisanti
  Fri, 18 Mar 2022 15:02:24 -0400
  ...Been researching the electrical steering kits, seems like the > downside is I'd lose the collapsibility of the steering column in the event > of...
• Re: Power Steering Used as Manual Steering
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Kimmons
  Tue, 21 Nov 2000 21:38:48 -0600
  ...Power Steering Used as Manual Steering > > I'm getting about ready to install my type RV engine from an '89 Jetta > into my '90...
• Re: Power Steering issue...
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Sat, 15 Apr 2006 19:07:31 -0400
  I once threw the belt from my '85's power steering pump and I could really feel the difference ... immediately! It steers a whole...
• manual steering vs. power steering
  Historical mailing list - Joe Lin
  Thu, 25 Nov 2004 09:04:57 -0800
  Is a manual steering rack easier to turn than a powering steering rack that is disabled(belt removed from pump due to seal leak...
• Re: Steering Locks
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 27 Jun 1996 16:28:02 +0100
  ...also, 69 is the first year >for steering locks for beetles. anyone know more? In Holland a steering lock on a bug is kinda...
• Re: Power steering
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 23 Apr 1999 22:54:36 EDT
  ...In fact most Vanagon power steering systems I encounter have power steering fluid in them and not any type of ATF at all. I...
• Re: electric or hydraulic power steering
  Historical mailing list - Dan N
  Wed, 23 Mar 2022 16:58:43 -0700
  hi, This is an estimate from my mechanic: * "The conversion to Power steering usually runs around $2500-$3000. This includes a new pump, rack...
• restoring power steering in an 86 Westy
  Historical mailing list - jennifer dumpert
  Mon, 14 Apr 2003 18:06:24 +0000
  ...because the power steering was leaky, the current owner cut the belt and plugged the pump etc. so the power steering no longer works...
• Steering Wheel Nut
  Historical mailing list - Anthony L. Mourkas
  Sat, 18 Mar 2000 20:29:40 -0500
  Does anyone know what size the nut is that secures the steering wheel to the steering column? Vehicle is a 1987 Syncro with power...
• Re: Leaking PS fluid, replace rack or just seals?
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Thu, 26 Jan 2006 12:49:20 -0500
  To switch from power steering to manual on a 86+ van, what do you need to replace other than the rack? Is it just...
• Re: Power to Standard Steering Conversion
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:02:38 -0500
  The power steering version of the van can be easily driven without the power steering connected - ie, the pump disengaged - but the rack still...
• Re: Consensus wanted....OK to drive with power steering belt detached for awhile???
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Mon, 30 Aug 2004 12:14:31 -0700
  >Does it damage anything to drive it with "manual" >steering for awhile, without the Power Steering belt >attached??? Nope, no damage from lack of...
• Re: Leaking PS fluid, replace rack or just seals?
  Historical mailing list - joe trussell
  Thu, 26 Jan 2006 21:13:55 +0000
  ...It sounds like your power steering wasn't working right >before you lost the belt. > >If my power steering rack ever goes out I...
• Re: Fw: steering rack replacement
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Fri, 3 Jan 2003 16:30:22 -0700
  ...Bob '87 Syncro Westy Van > 87 > Syncro 4-Wheel > Steering > Steering Rack > Steering Rack - Power Steering - Maval (Rebuilt) Code: 251.422.061X Price: $ 345...
• Re: power steering
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Thu, 25 Nov 2004 12:36:50 -0500
  ...Mike '84 GL 7 pass manual steering '85 GL Westy power steering > Bentley says ATF fluid. Is this Automatic Transmission Fluid or a special...
• Re: Problems with switching back to non pwr steering?
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 15 Feb 2001 09:31:21 EST
  ...I think you will also need a steering coupler to get this to work. And the older ones had a bigger steering wheel for...
• Re: Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - craig cowan
  Mon, 4 Jan 2010 11:12:19 -0500
  ...I have a van that was equipt with power steering when I bought it, and through a series of silly mistakes, now does not...
• Re: loose front end
  Historical mailing list - Eric Henning
  Tue, 4 Apr 2000 11:44:57 -0400
  ...What feels loose? If its the steering, follow along the steering shaft underneath. There are a couple of rubber steering couplers that keep vibrations...
• Leaking steering rack
  Historical mailing list - Dietmar Schlei
  Mon, 1 Apr 2002 09:18:51 -0600
  I am new to a VW with power steering (who would ever believe that there is something like a VW with power steering!). I...
• Re: electric or hydraulic power steering
  Historical mailing list - Tom C
  Fri, 18 Mar 2022 15:28:11 -0400
  ...Been researching the electrical steering kits, seems like the > > downside is I'd lose the collapsibility of the steering column in the > event > > of...
• Re: How to bleed power steering system?
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Fri, 7 Aug 2009 20:40:54 -0500
  ...Fill the tank, start the engine, then turn the steering wheel left and right all the way to the stops. Do this several times...
• Re: Power steering failure ?
  Historical mailing list - Phil Menchions
  Tue, 24 Jul 2001 17:53:23 -0400
  ...Power steering failure ? > My '85 suffered power steering failure two years ago. > The first symptom I noticed was a loud roaring noise > when I...
• Re: Power Steering Used as Manual Steering
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 14:21:49 -0700
  ...Power Steering Used as Manual Steering > > I'm getting about ready to install my type RV engine from an '89 Jetta > into my '90...
• Re: Who needs the power steering?
  Historical mailing list - Stebbins
  Mon, 19 Feb 2001 09:26:09 +0200
  My 91 syncro westy has been driven for about 4 years (30,000 kms) without the power steering pump & reservoir in the van. No...
• Re: driving an unbelted, leaking power-steering rack
  Historical mailing list - jbange
  Mon, 23 Aug 2004 20:00:53 -0700
  >After an archive search, I've found differing opinions on whether it is >safe to continue to drive with my badly leaking power-steering...
• Re: Power Steering Used as Manual Steering
  Historical mailing list - Don Preston
  Thu, 26 Oct 2000 15:55:03 -0700
  ...Power Steering Used as Manual Steering OK...good. Thanks David and Don for the counsel. I will look for the pump mount, pump, get...
• Re: Turning Circles in your mind. ;)
  Historical mailing list - joel walker
  Fri, 16 Nov 2007 11:53:18 -0600
  ...anybody even run power steering with the non-power-steering steering wheel? wonder if it would make the steering too twitchy? interestingly enough, in...
• Relay Steering Gear
  Historical mailing list - Arthur,Dave
  Tue, 13 Oct 2009 21:50:33 -0300
  I have an '86 Westy with power steering. The relay steering gear (251 419 025) connects between the Steering shaft and rack. How subject...
• Re: Problems with switching back to non pwr steering?
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Thu, 15 Feb 2001 08:54:19 -0800
  ...might you be able to just go with a larger steering wheel, remove the pump, resevoir and brackets, plug off the pressure and return...
• Power Steering help request
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sun, 11 Nov 2018 15:40:03 -0500
  ...It increased and changed with the turning of the steering wheel. Loud and almost growl like. I checked and the power steering belt is...
• Re: Power Steering Used as Manual Steering
  Historical mailing list - Dana Morphew
  Mon, 30 Oct 2000 05:54:06 -0800
  Ken, do you have any idea how much, if any, fluid is at the rack and in the steering gear and rotary control valve...
• Replacing steering rubber link with universal joint
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 7 Oct 2002 23:51:44 +1300
  Anyone tried replacing the rubber coupling in the steering column with a splined universal joint? This would eliminate the possibility of losing the steering...
• Re: Power Steering issue...
  Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
  Sat, 15 Apr 2006 20:40:31 -0400
  ...One set up for manual steering isn't all that bad, but one that's > set up for power steering is a lot harder...
• Re: Hard steering when van not moving
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Fri, 19 Sep 2014 15:36:39 -0400
  ...Also lift the front and check the steering system for normal operation. It is rare but hi have seen the manual powers steering racks...
• Re: Horn, why won't it stop blowing?
  Historical mailing list - Bill Marshall
  Wed, 19 Nov 2003 13:11:07 EST
  I'll bet it's the brass ring under the steering wheel. Does it make a nasty grinding sound, or any sound, when you...
• Re: Electric Power Steering Pumps
  Historical mailing list - EMZ
  Sun, 12 Oct 2003 13:02:36 -0400
  Electric steering has been around for a few years. Requires a ton of money for the rack and controls. Then you have to make...
• Steering Gear Grease???
  Historical mailing list - Tom Young
  Sat, 4 Jan 2003 10:21:17 -0800
  ...My Bentley warns me to "use special steering gear grease Part Number AOF 063 000 04, or equivalent, to lubricate steering gear." If I...
• Re: Adding Power Steering
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:44:25 -0700
  ...Adding Power Steering > So that you have full understanding, the steering knuckles for "Factory" > power steering vans have the tie rods attach at a...
• Re: Retrofit Electric Pumps
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Shazam
  Tue, 19 Feb 2008 12:30:27 -0800
  ...The length of the shaft that goes from the small front 'V-steering box' I call it, back to the steering rack is different...
• Re: steering wheel scraping gone
  Historical mailing list - Woody Halsey
  Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:40:23 -0500
  Does the proper torque on the steering wheel nut help solve the scraping problem, or is just the grease on the track? I don...